Patricia Fiero Explained

Patricia Fiero
Birth Date:12 June 1941
Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
Nationality:American
Residence:Gloucester, Massachusetts
Party:Democrat
Spouse:Dick Kraus
Alma Mater:Bucknell University
SUNY Buffalo
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 5th Essex district
Term Start:1984
Term End:1991
Predecessor:Richard R. Silva
Successor:Bruce Tarr

Patricia G. Fiero is an American politician who represented the 5th Essex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1984 to 1991.

Early life

Fiero was born on June 12, 1941, in Brooklyn. She graduated from Bucknell University and SUNY Buffalo.[1]

Political career

Fiero was elected in a 1984 special election after Representative Richard R. Silva was elected mayor of Gloucester.[2] She ran as an opponent of Speaker Thomas W. McGee and was one of the earliest supporters of George Keverian when he challenged McGee for Speaker.[3] [4] She remained in the House until she was defeated for reelection by Bruce Tarr in 1990.[5] During her tenure, Fiero was known as one of the House's more liberal members.[6]

Personal life

Fiero was married to Dick Kraus who also served in the Massachusetts General Court.[7]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: 1989-1990 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  2. News: Fiero, Foote Vie for House. The Boston Globe. May 3, 1984.
  3. News: McGee Foe Wins Election. The Boston Globe. May 31, 1984.
  4. News: Collins. Laurence. North Shore Race Reflects House Divided. The Boston Globe. April 30, 1984.
  5. News: Laidler. John. Small but hardy, Senate GOP puts Tarr in charge. December 1, 2013. The Boston Globe. January 6, 2011.
  6. News: Malone. M. E.. Here's a Twist: New-Tax Faction has House Leaders Scrambling. The Boston Globe. January 18, 1990.
  7. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/gazettenet/obituary.aspx?n=richard-a-kraus&pid=194701150&fhid=15514 Richard Kraus-obituary