John Businger

John A. Businger
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 15th Norfolk District
In office
1979–1999
Preceded by Royall H. Switzler
Succeeded by Ronny Sydney
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 21st Norfolk District
In office
1975–1979
Preceded by District created
Succeeded by District eliminated
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 13th Norfolk District
In office
1971–1975
Preceded by Jack Backman
Succeeded by Seat eliminated
Personal details
Born (1945-02-05) February 5, 1945
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Residence Brookline, Massachusetts
Alma mater Boston College
Boston College Law School
Occupation Politician

John A. Businger is an American politician who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1971 to 1999.[1]

Since leaving the legislature, John has continued to advocate for causes that had animated him in office, including infrastructure projects such as the North-South Rail Link.[2]

In 2010, Common Cause Massachusetts gave John their Legislative Achievement Award.[3] Common Cause Massachusetts is a non-partisan advocacy group dedicated to governmental transparency,[4]

References

  1. ↑ 1997-1998 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  2. ↑ http://www.apt-marp.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/20100720-Rail-New-England-Vision_Redact.pdf
  3. ↑ Common Cause - John Businger on Vimeo
  4. ↑ About Us - Common Cause


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