Pinxter Azalea – Rhododendron periclymenoides

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Not to be confused with Robert F. Kennedy.

Robert B. Kennedy (February 6, 1940 – May 1, 2018) was an American politician from Lowell, Massachusetts.

Early life

Kennedy was born in Lowell, Massachusetts. He attended Bentley College of Accounting and Finance and Lowell Technological Institute.[1]

Politics

From 1971 to 1975, Kennedy was a member of the Lowell City Council.[1] In 1972 he ran for the United States House of Representatives in Massachusetts's 5th congressional district. He finished fifth in a ten candidate Democratic primary with 7.47%.[2]

From 1975 to 1979, Kennedy was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[1]

Kennedy served on the Lowell City Council again from 1981 to 1990. From 1986 to 1987 he also served as Lowell's mayor.[1]

From 1989 to 1995, Kennedy represented the 3rd District on the Massachusetts Governor's Council.[1]

Death

He died on May 1, 2018, in Lowell, Massachusetts, at the age of 78.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Public officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2005-2006.
  2. ^ "MA District 5 – D Primary Race – Sep 19, 1972". Our Campaigns. Retrieved May 28, 2010.
  3. ^ "Robert B. Kennedy, Former Mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts, Dies at 78". Lowell Sun. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
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