Jerry McDermott

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Jerry McDermott
Jerry McDermott in December 2018.jpg
Sheriff of Norfolk County, Massachusetts
In office
December 24, 2018 – January 6, 2021
Appointed byCharlie Baker
Preceded byMichael G. Bellotti
Succeeded by
Chief of Staff of the Massachusetts Executive Office for Administration and Finance, Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance
In office
March 2018 – March 2019
Preceded byDavid Abdoo
Succeeded byMatthew Cocciardi
Member of the
Boston City Council
for District 9
In office
2002–2008
Preceded byBrian Honan
Succeeded byMark Ciommo
Personal details
BornBoston, Massachusetts
Political partyRepublican (2013-present)
Democratic (until 2010)
ResidenceWestwood, Massachusetts
EducationUniversity of Massachusetts Boston
ProfessionPolitician

Jerome P. “Jerry” McDermott was the 22nd High Sheriff of Norfolk County.[1] He was appointed sheriff by Governor Baker in December 2018 after the resignation of Michael G. Bellotti.[1] He was defeated by Patrick McDermott (no relation) in the November 2020 special election, 60%-40%.[2] Massachusetts Majority PAC, a Super PAC with close ties to Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, spent $167,148 on his behalf which made him the biggest beneficiary of the super PAC’s spending.[3]

McDermott grew up in the Allston-Brighton region of Boston, where he was involved in groups such as the Ward 22 Democratic Committee and the Oak Square YMCA.[4]

His career began as a legislative aide to Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy II, and subsequently Boston City Council President Bruce Bolling. He served on the Boston City Council and as the executive director of South Shore Habitat for Humanity.[1] He also served as an aide to Senator Scott Brown and worked in community relations and economic development for Eversource.[1] In March 2018 he was appointed as chief of staff in the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance in the administration of Governor Charlie Baker.[1]

While serving on the city council, he was a registered Democrat, but unenrolled from the party in 2010.[1] He registered as a Republican in 2013.[1] In 2006, as a councillor, he proposed that the Boston Citgo sign be removed in response to Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez's insults toward U.S. President George W. Bush.[5] McDermott also suggested draping an American flag or Boston Red Sox banner over the sign until Chávez was out of office.[5]

McDermott lives in Westwood, Massachusetts.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h Stout, Matt (December 17, 2018). "Baker taps former city councilor as Norfolk County sheriff". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2018-12-18.
  2. ^ "2020 MA Sheriff Norfolk Election Results - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2021-03-29.
  3. ^ Src='https://Secure.gravatar.com/Avatar/2e9e911622888637c0edd3fb756387fd?s=30, <img Alt=; #038;d=mm; Srcset='https://Secure.gravatar.com/Avatar/2e9e911622888637c0edd3fb756387fd?s=60, #038;r=g'; #038;d=mm; Mohl, #038;r=g 2x' itemprop='image' class='avatar avatar-30 photo' height='30' width='30' loading='lazy'/> Bruce (2020-10-28). "Baker PAC spends more backing GOP candidates". CommonWealth Magazine. Retrieved 2021-03-29.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ "Our Campaigns - Candidate - Jerry McDermott". Retrieved January 19, 2019.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "Boston Official Wants Citgo Sign Removed". Turnto10. August 22, 2006. Retrieved 2006-09-24.[permanent dead link]


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