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Joseph M. Tierney

"Joseph Tierney" redirects here. For the athlete, see Joe Tierney.
Joseph M. Tierney
Tierney (ca.1984–1987)
President of the Boston City Council
In office
1983–1985
Preceded byChristopher A. Iannella
Succeeded byBruce Bolling
In office
1979
Preceded byLawrence DiCara
Succeeded byChristopher A. Iannella
In office
1977
Preceded byLouise Day Hicks
Succeeded byLawrence DiCara
In office
1964–1965
Preceded byPeter F. Hines
Succeeded byFrederick C. Langone
At-large member of the Boston City Council
In office
1972–1987
Succeeded byRosaria Salerno
Personal details
Born
Joseph M. Tierney

(1941-01-01)January 1, 1941
DiedDecember 13, 2009(2009-12-13) (aged 68)
Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Resting placeCedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
SpousePat James
Children3; 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]

References

  1. ^ Marquard, Bryan (December 15, 2009). "Joseph M. Tierney, longtime City Council president, 68". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 10 June 2011.
  2. ^ Boston Herald obituary for Joseph M. “Sonny” Tierney. Boston Herald, December 15-16, 2009
Preceded by President of the Boston City Council
1977
1979
1983–1985 		Succeeded by


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