Bob Hedlund | |
Office: | 3rd Mayor of Weymouth |
Term Start: | January 4, 2016 |
Predecessor: | Susan M. Kay |
State Senate1: | Massachusetts |
District1: | Plymouth and Norfolk |
Term Start1: | January 1995 |
Term End1: | January 2016 |
Predecessor1: | Brian McDonald |
Successor1: | Patrick O'Connor |
Term Start2: | January 1991 |
Term End2: | January 1993 |
Predecessor2: | William B. Golden |
Successor2: | Brian McDonald |
Birth Date: | 12 July 1961 |
Birth Place: | Quincy, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Party: | Republican |
Alma Mater: | Wentworth Institute of Technology University of Massachusetts Boston Quincy College |
Occupation: | Small business owner |
Robert L. Hedlund (born July 12, 1961) is an American businessman and politician serving as the mayor of Weymouth, Massachusetts. He was formerly a member of the Massachusetts Senate representing the Plymouth and Norfolk District.
Hedlund attended Wentworth Institute, Quincy College, and University of Massachusetts Boston.Hedlund owned and operated Hedlund Motors located in Quincy, Massachusetts a truck and fire apparatus repair business from 1981 -1992. He was the host of "Monday Night Talk" on WATD-FM 95.9 in Marshfield, Massachusetts, and served as a substitute host on various talk radio shows on WRKO-AM 680 Boston. He served as commissioner of New England Championship Wrestling from 2000-2001.
Hedlund was formerly a member of the Massachusetts Senate who represented the Plymouth and Norfolk District. His former Senate district included Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Hull, Marshfield, Norwell, Scituate, and Weymouth.
On November 3, 2015, Hedlund was elected Mayor of Weymouth with 70% of the vote defeating longtime incumbent Mayor Susan M. Kay. Hedlund assumed office on January 4, 2016.
In November 2019 Hedlund was re-elected as Weymouth Mayor defeating Edward Cowen by a margin of 82% - 18%.
Hedlund formerly owned and operated the Four Square Restaurant & Bar in Braintree, Massachusetts.[1]