Thomas K. Lynch
Thomas K. Lynch | |
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Town Manager of Barnstable, Massachusetts | |
In office 2011–2016 | |
Preceded by | John C. Klimm |
Succeeded by | |
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 2nd Barnstable District | |
In office 1979–1985 | |
Preceded by | |
Succeeded by | Peter B. Morin |
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 1st Barnstable District | |
In office 1977–1979 | |
Preceded by | |
Succeeded by | |
Personal details | |
Born | Attleboro, Massachusetts | April 30, 1946
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Boston College Syracuse University |
Thomas K. Lynch is an American municipal administrator and politician who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and as Town Manager of Barnstable, Massachusetts.
Early life[]
Lynch was born on April 30, 1946 in Attleboro, Massachusetts. He attended public schools in North Attleboro, Massachusetts and graduated from Boston College and Syracuse University.[1]
Political career[]
From 1977 to 1985, Lynch was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[1]
Barnstable government[]
From 1991 to 2007, Lynch was the executive director of the Barnstable Housing Authority. In December 2007 he was named Assistant Town Manager.[2]
In September 2011, Lynch became interim Town Manager after Town Manager John C. Klimm was placed on leave. When Klimm's contract ended that December, Lynch took over as Acting Town Manager.[2] On May 17, 2012, the Barnstable Town Council voted 9 to 3 to offer Lynch a two-year contract to become Town Manager.[3]
References[]
- ^ a b Public Officers of Massachusetts 1983-1984.
- ^ a b Walsh, Sean (May 17, 2012). "Looks Like Lynch to Get Nod for Top Town Post Tonight". Barnstable-Hyannis Patch. Retrieved March 8, 2013.
- ^ Walsh, Sean (May 18, 2012). "Town Council Gives Nod to Lynch in Two-Year Deal". Barnstable-Hyannis Patch. Retrieved March 8, 2013.
- 1947 births
- Boston College alumni
- Massachusetts city managers
- People from Barnstable, Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Democrats
- Members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
- People from Attleboro, Massachusetts
- Syracuse University alumni
- Living people