Benjamin Downing
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| Benjamin Downing | |
| Massachusetts State Senate Berkshire, Hampshire, and Franklin | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2007 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Senator |
| Website | Biography |
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Benjamin Downing is a Democratic member of the Massachusetts Senate representing the districts of Berkshire, Hampshire and Franklin.
Education
Benjamin Downing graduated Providence College in 2003 with his Bachelors degree in Political Science and from Tufts University in 2008 with his Masters degree in Public Policy.
Professional Experience
Downing began his professional experience in 2003 as a legislative assistant for U.S. state representative John Olver until 2005. In that year, he began working as a communications director for the United Veterans of America until 2006.
Political Experience
Benjamin Downing began his political experience in 2007 as a senator for the Massachusetts State Senate. He currently serves in this regard.
Organizations
Downing currently serves as a member of the Catholic Youth Center and part of the Advisory Council in the Mahiwe Performing Arts Center.
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
Downing is involved with a number of non-legislative committees, including the Governor's Advisory Commission on Local Government, the Joint Committee on Higher Education, the Joint Committee on Revenue, the Leadership Council to End Chronic Homelessness in Berkshire County, and the Pittsfield Democratic Committee.
Committees
Benjamin Downing currently serves on a number of committees, including the Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee, the Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Committee, the Higher Education Committee, the Revenue Committee, the Veterans and Federal Affairs Committee, and the Ways and Means Committee.
Personal
Bejamin Downing was born September 11, 1981 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts and raised in Pittfield, Massachusetts. He is Roman Catholic and currently single.
External links
- Official Massachusetts State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
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