William_C._Galvin

William C. Galvin

William C. Galvin

American insurance broker and politician

For the Secretary of the Commonwealth, see William F. Galvin.

William C. Galvin (born October 18, 1956) is an American insurance broker and politician who represents the 6th Norfolk District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[1] A member of the Democratic Party, he was first elected to the legislature in 1990.

Quick Facts Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 6th Norfolk District, Preceded by ...

Political career

Galvin entered politics when he was elected to the Canton Board of Library Trustees, where he served from 1979 to 1987. He was then elected to the town's Board of Assessors, a position which he has held since 1987.[2][3]

In 1990, with incumbent Representative John H. Flood retiring to run for governor, Galvin sought the Democratic nomination for the 6th Norfolk District. He won the primary with 57.4% of the vote and the general election with 44.4% against Canton Republican Avril T. Elkort.[4]

Committee Assignments

  • Chairperson, House Committee on Rules
  • Chairperson, Joint Committee on Rules[5]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Massachusetts Legislature profile
  2. [2]
    2007–2008 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  3. [3]
    "Board of Assessors | Canton, MA - Official Website". www.town.canton.ma.us. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
  4. [4]
    "William C. Galvin (D)". PD43+. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
  5. [5]
    "Representative William C. Galvin: Committees". Retrieved July 16, 2023.


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