Susan Tucker
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| Susan Tucker | |
| Massachusetts State Senate Second Essex and Middlesex | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1999 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Teacher/Self-employed/Senator |
| Website | Biography |
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Susan Tucker is a Democratic member of the Massachusetts Senate representing 2nd Essex and Middlesex.
Education
Susan Tucker earned her Bachelors degree at Michigan State University.
Professional Experience
Tucker's professional experience includes teaching at Lexington and Andover public schools, directing education and managing quality, an working as a strategic planner and benchmarking under her own supervision.
Political Experience
Susan Tucker's political experience began when she joined the Governor's Commission on School Readiness and the Andover Democratic Town Committee. For ten years, 1982 to 1992, she served as a representative of Massachusetts. In 1999, she joined the Massachusetts stat senate and continues to serve in that regard.
Organizations
Tucker is currently involved with a number of organizations, including Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Lawrence Cultural Alliance, Lawrence Partners in Education, Massachusetts League of Women Voters, Massachusetts State Workforce Investment Board, Merrimack River Watershed Council, and the Young Women's Christian Association. From 1992 to 1999 she was involved with the American Society for Quality.
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
Susan Tucker serves on several non-legislative committees, including the Andover Industrial and Development Commission, Caucus of Women Legislators, Joint Committee on Housing, Joint Commitee on Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy, Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus, Merrimack Valley Economic Development Council, and the National Women's Political Caucus.
Committees
Susan Tucker currently serves on a number of legislative committees, including the Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Committee, the Education Committee, the Financial Services Committee, the Housing Committee, the Revenue Committee, the Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy Committee, and the Ways and Means Committee
Personal
Susan Tucker grew up in Andover, Massachusetts. She is currently married to Mike Tucker with two children.
External links
- Official Massachusetts State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
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