James T. Brett
James Brett | |
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 Portrait of James Brett | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 13th Suffolk District | |
| In office 1995–1996 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Finneran |
| Succeeded by | Martin J. Walsh |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 14th Suffolk District | |
| In office 1981–1995 | |
| Preceded by | John J. Finnegan |
| Succeeded by | Angelo Scaccia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 22, 1949 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Alma mater | American University Suffolk University John F. Kennedy School of Government |
| Occupation | Politician |
James T. Brett (born December 22, 1949, Boston)[1] is a former American politician who is the current president and CEO of The New England Council.[2] He is also the Chairman of the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities.[3]
Biography[]
Brett grew up in Savin Hill as one of six siblings, the eldest of whom, Jack, was born with an intellectual disability and died in 2010. In high school, Brett participated in a federal TRIO program called Upward Bound, which works with students to prepare them for college.
Prior to joining The New England Council, Brett represented the 14th Suffolk District from 1981 until his resignation in 1996. As a member of the House, Brett served as Chairman of the Joint Committee on Banks and Banking, the Joint Committee on Criminal Justice, the Joint Committee on Congressional Redistricting, the Joint Committee on Counties, the House Committee on Legislative Redistricting, the House Committee on Taxation, and the House Committee on Banking.[2]
In 1993, he was a candidate in the Boston mayoral election. He finished second in the nonpartisan primary, but lost in the general election to Acting Mayor Thomas Menino.[4] From 1980-81, Brett was the Assistant Secretary of Energy.[1]
Recognition[]
In 2019, Brett received an honorary doctorate from Beacon College.[5]
References[]
- ^ a b 1995-1996 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- ^ a b "James T. Brett". The New England Council. The New England Council. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
- ^ Lotan, Gal Tziperman (May 19, 2011). "Brett gets the call from White House". Dorchester Reporter. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
- ^ "Election Results". Cityofboston.gov. The City of Boston. Archived from the original on September 7, 2011. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
- ^ "James Brett receives honorary doctorate from Beacon College | Dorchester Reporter". www.dotnews.com. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
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