Robert B. Kennedy

Not to be confused with Robert F. Kennedy.

Robert B. Kennedy (February 6, 1940 – May 1, 2018) was an American politician from Lowell, Massachusetts.

Robert B. Kennedy
Member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council for the 3rd District
In office 1989–1995
Preceded by	Herb Connolly
Succeeded by	Cynthia Stone Creem
Mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts
In office 1986–1987
Preceded by	Brian J. Martin
Succeeded by	Richard P. Howe
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 46th Middlesex District
In office 1975–1979
Preceded by	District created
Succeeded by	District eliminated
Personal details
Born	(1940-02-06)February 6, 1940 Lowell, Massachusetts
Died	May 1, 2018(2018-05-01) (aged 78) Lowell, Massachusetts
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Bentley College of Accounting and Finance Lowell Technological Institute

Early life

Kennedy was born in Lowell, Massachusetts. He attended Bentley College of Accounting and Finance and Lowell Technological Institute.^[1]

Politics

From 1971 to 1975, Kennedy was a member of the Lowell City Council.^[1] In 1972 he ran for the United States House of Representatives in Massachusetts's 5th congressional district. He finished fifth in a ten candidate Democratic primary with 7.47%.^[2]

From 1975 to 1979, Kennedy was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.^[1]

Kennedy served on the Lowell City Council again from 1981 to 1990. From 1986 to 1987 he also served as Lowell's mayor.^[1]

From 1989 to 1995, Kennedy represented the 3rd District on the Massachusetts Governor's Council.^[1]

Death

He died on May 1, 2018, in Lowell, Massachusetts, at the age of 78.^[3]

References

1. Public officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2005-2006.
2. "MA District 5 – D Primary Race – Sep 19, 1972". Our Campaigns. Retrieved May 28, 2010.
3. "Robert B. Kennedy, Former Mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts, Dies at 78". Lowell Sun. Retrieved 8 May 2018.