Joseph M. Tierney
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Joseph M. Tierney 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, 1983, 1984, and 1985. He was a candidate for Mayor of Boston in 1987
, losing to incumbent Raymond Flynn
67%-33%.
His daughter is the actress Maura Tierney
.
Boston City Council
The Boston City Council is the legislative branch of government for the city of Boston. It is made up of 13 members: 9 district representatives and 4 at-large members. Councilors are elected to two-year terms and there is no limit on the number of terms an individual can serve...
from 1972 to 1987. He was the President of the City Council in 1977, 1979, 1983, 1984, and 1985. He was a candidate for Mayor of Boston in 1987
Boston mayoral election, 1987
The Boston mayoral election of 1987 occurred on Tuesday, November 3, 1987 between Mayor Raymond Flynn and City Council member Joseph M. Tierney...
, losing to incumbent Raymond Flynn
Raymond Flynn
Raymond Leo Flynn , also known as Ray Flynn, served as Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts from 1984 until 1993. He was later appointed United States Ambassador to the Holy See by President Bill Clinton.-Early life:...
67%-33%.
His daughter is the actress Maura Tierney
Maura Tierney
Maura Therese Tierney is an American film and television actress, who is best known for her roles as Lisa Miller on NewsRadio and Abby Lockhart on the television medical drama ER.-Early life:...
.