George N. Peterson, Jr

George N. Peterson, Jr REPRepublican

American politician

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George N. Peterson, JrREPRepublican American politician
73
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25
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MAResidence (state)

George N. Peterson Jr. (born July 8, 1950) is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1995 to 2015. Representing the 9th Worcester district, he went on to serve as the House minority whip and later as the assistant minority leader before becoming commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game.

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Education3 - 3 of 1
Grafton Memorial High School
Graduate
1968
Past Positions1 - 7 of 7
Assistant Minority Leader
Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives
2008 - 2015
Representative
Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives
1995 - 2015
Minority Whip
Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives
2002 - 2008
Assistant Minority Whip
Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives
2001 - 2002
Selectman
Town of Grafton
1990 - 1995
Experience
Commercial Fisherman
Experience
Tree Surgeon
Other Experience1 - 2 of 2
Member
American Legion Delisle Goulet Post #92
Planning Board
Town of Grafton
1985 - 1990
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