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Geraldine Creedon
Massachusetts politician

Geraldine Creedon

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Geraldine Creedon is a former representative in the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 11th Plymouth district, consisting of precincts 1, 2, 4 and 5, of the town of Easton, in the county of Bristol; and precincts A and C of ward 1, precinct A of ward 2, and all precincts of ward 7, of the city of Brockton, in the county of Plymouth. Creedon held this position from 1995 until 2013.

Early life and career

Creedon received her bachelor's degree from Emmanuel College in 1967. She previously served as a member of the Brockton City Council (1992–1995), and was the president of that body in 1994.

Political career

Creedon was first elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in a 1995 special election for the 11th Plymouth district. Her first contested race for the seat took place in 2004 when she defeated Marissa Lima in the general election.Creedon has been reelected to the seat eight times. In February 2012, Creedon announced that she plans to retire from the legislature, and will not be running for reelection in November.

Creedon served on the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, Joint Committee on Education, Joint Committee on Ways and Means, Joint Committee on Public Service, and the House Committee on Ways and Means.

She voted to authorize casino gambling in Massachusetts, and also voted in favor of pension reform.

Personal life

Creedon is married to Robert S. Creedon, Jr., a former state senator.Her brother-in-law, Michael Creedon, is also a former state senator. Creedon and her husband have two children.

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