Joseph_M._Tierney

Joseph M. Tierney

Joseph M. Tierney

American politician

"Joseph Tierney" redirects here. For the athlete, see Joe Tierney.

Joseph M. Tierney (January 1, 1941 – December 13, 2009) was an American politician who served as a member of the Boston City Council from 1972 to 1987. He was the President of the City Council in 1977, 1979, and from 1983 to 1985. He was a candidate for Mayor of Boston in 1987, losing to incumbent Raymond Flynn, 67% to 33%.[1] He was the father of actress Maura Tierney.[2]

Quick Facts President of the Boston City Council, Preceded by ...

References

  1. [1]
    Marquard, Bryan (December 15, 2009). "Joseph M. Tierney, longtime City Council president, 68". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 10 June 2011.
  2. [2]
    Boston Herald obituary for Joseph M. “Sonny” Tierney. Boston Herald, December 15-16, 2009
Preceded by President of the Boston City Council
1977
1979
1983–1985		 Succeeded by


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