Joan Lovely
Joan Lovely | |
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 official portrait, 2020 | |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the 2nd Essex district | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2013[1] | |
| Preceded by | Frederick Berry |
| President of the Salem City Council | |
| In office 2001–2012 | |
| Member of the Salem City Council | |
| In office 1998–2012 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Salem, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | Essex Agricultural and Technical Institute Salem State University Massachusetts School of Law |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Joan Lovely is an American attorney and politician who serves as a member of the Massachusetts Senate for the 2nd Essex district. A member of the Democratic Party, her district includes Beverly, Peabody, Salem, and Danvers.
Political career
[edit]Prior to joining the Senate, Lovely served on the Salem City Council from 1998 to 2012 and was council president in 2001 and 2012.
In 2004, she ran unsuccessfully to succeed State Representative J. Michael Ruane, placing second in the Democratic primary.
In 2012, Lovely was elected to the Senate after defeating former State Representative John P. Slattery and Governor’s Councilor Mary-Ellen Manning in the Democratic primary.[2][3]
- Chairperson, Senate Committee on Rules
- Chairperson, Joint Committee on Rules
- Vice Chair, Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management
- Senate Committee on Climate Change and Global Warming
- Joint Committee on Aging and Independence
- Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
- Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses
Personal life
[edit]Lovely and her husband Stephen have three adult children.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Lovely sworn in". January 3, 2013.
- ^ Barcikowski, Darek; Neighbor (August 27, 2012). "Boston Herald Endorses Joan Lovely in Local State Senate Race". Salem, MA Patch. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ "PD43+ » 2012 State Senate Democratic Primary 2nd Essex District". PD43+. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ "Senator Joan B. Lovely". malegislature.gov. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ "Senator Joan B. Lovely". malegislature.gov. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
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