Paul J. Donato

Paul J. Donato DEMDemocrat

State Representative, 35th Middlesex District

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Paul J. DonatoDEMDemocrat State Representative, 35th Middlesex District
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Paul J. Donato (born October 27, 1941, in Boston) is an American politician who currently represents the 35th Middlesex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He previously served as a member of the Medford, Massachusetts, school committee from 1972 to 1975 and the city council from 1976 to 1985 and again from 1996 to 2000. While serving on the council, Donato also served as deputy mayor from 1978 to 1979, mayor from 1980 to 1985, and council president from 1999 to 2000.

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Education3 - 3 of 1
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Attended
Past Positions1 - 8 of 8
Second Division Chair
Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives
2023 - Current
Representative
Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives
2001 - Current
President
Medford City Council
1999 - 2000
Mayor
City of Medford
1980 - 1985
Deputy Mayor
City of Medford
1978 - 1979
Former Division Chair
Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives
Former Second Assistant Majority Leader
Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives
President
Venice Association
1979 - Current
Other Experience1 - 35 of 35
Lieutenant Governor
Medford Kiwanis
1992 - 1993
Chair
Medford Democratic City Committee
1990 - Current
Member
Medford School Committee
1972 - 1975
Board Member
Massachusetts Network of Foster Care Alumni
Board of Directors
Friends of Chevalier and Gene Mack Gym
Corporator
Hallmark Health System
Member
Malden Irish American Club
Member
Sons of Italy
Member
Medford Knights of Columbus
Member
Medford Kiwanis
Member
Triangle Incorporated Board of Directors
Member
Medford Elks
Member
Malden Chamber of Commerce
Member
Massachusetts Network of Foster Care Alumni Board
Member
Ex-Officio, Children, Youth and Families Advisory Committee
Member
Board of Directors, Medford Chamber of Commerce
Former Appointee
Governor's Municipal Task Force for Federal Economic Stimulus Funds
Former Chair
Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives
Former Chair
Municipal Finance Sub-committee, Regionalization Advisory Commission
Former Chair
Municipalities and Regional Government Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives
Former Member
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, Massachusetts State House of Representatives
Former Member
Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, Massachusetts State House of Representatives
Former Member
Joint Committee on Ways and Means, Massachusetts State House of Representatives
Former Member
Transportation Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives
Former Member
Energy Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives
Former Member
Local Affairs Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives
Former Member
Special Committee on Foster Care
Former Member
Ethics Committee, Massachusetts State House of Representatives
Former Member
Rules Committee, Massachusetts State House of Representatives
Former Member
Ways and Means Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives
Former Member
Special Committee on Child Care and Neglect
Former Vice Chair
Personnel and Administration Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives
Member
Special Commission on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Member
Special Commission on Municipal Relief
Member
Regionalization Advisory Commission
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