Gailanne Cariddi

Gailanne M. Cariddi (November 1, 1953 – June 17, 2017) was an American politician as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the First Berkshire district. The First Berkshire District consists of nine communities including the cities of Adams, Cheshire, Clarksburg, Florida, Hancock, Lanesborough, New Ashford, North Adams and Williamstown.

Gailanne Cariddi
Member of the
Massachusetts House of Representatives
from the 1st Berkshire district
In office
January 5, 2011 – June 17, 2017
Preceded byDaniel E. Bosley
Succeeded byJohn Barrett
Personal details
Born(1953-11-01)November 1, 1953
North Adams, Massachusetts
DiedJune 17, 2017(2017-06-17) (aged 63)
Boston, Massachusetts
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materBentley University

Cariddi was born in North Adams, Massachusetts, in 1953.[1] During her tenure in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, she served as the vice-chair of the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government, and served as a member of the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture and the Joint Committee on Transportation.

She served on the North Adams City Council.[2]

Cariddi died in office on June 17, 2017, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston due to cancer.[3]

References
  1. "History of Women in the Massachusetts Legislature 1923-present" (PDF). Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  2. http://www.malegislature.gov/People/Profile/GMC1 Massachusetts Legislature profile
  3. State Rep. Gailanne Cariddi dies at age 63


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