William M. Straus

William M. Straus DEMDemocrat

State Representative, 10th Bristol District

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William M. StrausDEMDemocrat State Representative, 10th Bristol District
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William M. Straus (born June 26, 1956 in East Orange, New Jersey) is a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He represents the 10th Bristol District comprising the towns of Fairhaven; New Bedford: Ward 3: Precinct A, Ward 4: Precincts D, E; Marion; Mattapoisett; and Rochester.

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Education5 - 5 of 3
Middlebury College
BA
Georgetown University
JD
Harvard Kennedy School of Government
MPA Public Administration
Past Positions1 - 3 of 3
Representative
Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives
1992 - Current
Assistant District Attorney
Bristol County District Attorney's Office
1982 - 1988
Attorney
Lang, Xifaras, and Bullard
1983 - Current
Other Experience1 - 4 of 4
Member
Hazardous Waste Site Safety Council, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
1987 - 1992
Member
Mattapoisett Conservation Commission
1989 - 1992
Founding Member
Board of Directors, Zeiterion Theatre
1983 - 1988
Member
Massachusetts Bar Association, present
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