Geraldine Creedon Explained

Geraldine Creedon
State House:Massachusetts
District:11th Plymouth
Term Start:1995
Term End:January 2013
Succeeded:Claire D. Cronin
Nationality:American
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:Emmanuel College
Spouse:Robert
Children:2
Residence:Brockton, Massachusetts

Geraldine Creedon is a former representative in the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 11th Plymouth district, consisting of precincts 1, 2, 4 and 5, of the town of Easton, in the county of Bristol; and precincts A and C of ward 1, precinct A of ward 2, and all precincts of ward 7, of the city of Brockton, in the county of Plymouth.[1] Creedon held this position from 1995 until 2013.[2]

Early life and career

Creedon received her bachelor's degree from Emmanuel College in 1967. She previously served as a member of the Brockton City Council (1992–1995), and was the president of that body in 1994.

Political career

Creedon was first elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in a 1995 special election for the 11th Plymouth district. Her first contested race for the seat took place in 2004 when she defeated Marissa Lima in the general election.[3] Creedon has been reelected to the seat eight times. In February 2012, Creedon announced that she would retire from the legislature, and not run for reelection that November.[4] She was succeeded by Democrat Claire D. Cronin.

Creedon served on the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, Joint Committee on Education, Joint Committee on Ways and Means, Joint Committee on Public Service, and the House Committee on Ways and Means.

She voted to authorize casino gambling in Massachusetts,[5] and also voted in favor of pension reform.[6]

Personal life

Creedon is married to Robert S. Creedon Jr.[7] Her brother-in-law is Michael Creedon. Both Robert and Michael have served in both houses of the Massachusetts General Court. Geraldine Creedon and her husband have two children.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Member Profiles: Geraldine Creedon. Massachusetts General Court. 31 August 2012.
  2. Web site: Rep. Geraldine Creedon Says Goodbye to the State House. The Brockton Enterprise. 16 May 2013.
  3. Web site: Galvin. William. Massachusetts Election Statistics, 2004. Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 31 August 2012.
  4. News: Graeber. Justin. State Rep. Geraldine Creedon, D-Brockton, leaving Statehouse. 31 August 2012. February 12, 2012.
  5. Web site: Roll Call: Mass. House, Senate Votes On Casinos. WBUR/Associated Press. 31 August 2012.
  6. Web site: Kafka, Galvin Join Massachusetts House in Passing Pension Reform. Stoughton Patch. 31 August 2012.
  7. Web site: Bob Creedon - Webpage . Robert S. Creedon Jr. - State Senator . 31 August 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303203542/http://marygill.com/creedon/homerc.htm . 3 March 2016 .