Joseph M. Tierney | |
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![]() Tierney (ca.1984–1987) | |
President of the Boston City Council | |
In office 1983–1985 | |
Preceded by | Christopher A. Iannella |
Succeeded by | Bruce Bolling |
In office 1979 | |
Preceded by | Lawrence DiCara |
Succeeded by | Christopher A. Iannella |
In office 1977 | |
Preceded by | Louise Day Hicks |
Succeeded by | Lawrence DiCara |
In office 1964–1965 | |
Preceded by | Peter F. Hines |
Succeeded by | Frederick C. Langone |
At-large member of the Boston City Council | |
In office 1972–1987 | |
Succeeded by | Rosaria Salerno |
Personal details | |
Born | Joseph M. Tierney January 1, 1941 |
Died | December 13, 2009 Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | (aged 68)
Resting place | Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Pat James |
Children | 3; including Maura Tierney |
Alma mater | |
Joseph M. Tierney (January 1, 1941 – December 13, 2009) was an American politician who served as a member of the Boston City Council from 1972 to 1987. He was the President of the City Council in 1977, 1979, and from 1983 to 1985. He was a candidate for Mayor of Boston in 1987, losing to incumbent Raymond Flynn, 67% to 33%.[1] He was the father of actress Maura Tierney.[2]