Patricia Fiero

Patricia G. Fiero is an American politician who represented the 5th Essex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1984 to 1991.

Patricia Fiero
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 5th Essex district
In office
1984–1991
Preceded byRichard R. Silva
Succeeded byBruce Tarr
Personal details
Born (1941-06-12) June 12, 1941
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseDick Kraus
ResidenceGloucester, Massachusetts
Alma materBucknell University
SUNY Buffalo

Early life

Fiero was born on June 12, 1941, in Brooklyn. She graduated from Bucknell University and SUNY Buffalo.[1]

Political career

Fiero was elected in a 1984 special election after Representative Richard R. Silva was elected mayor of Gloucester.[2] She ran as an opponent of Speaker Thomas W. McGee and was one of the earliest supporters of George Keverian when he challenged McGee for Speaker.[3][4] She remained in the House until she was defeated for reelection by Bruce Tarr in 1990.[5] During her tenure, Fiero was known as one of the House's more liberal members.[6]

Personal life

Fiero was married to Dick Kraus who also served in the Massachusetts General Court.[7]

See also

References
  1. 1989-1990 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  2. "Fiero, Foote Vie for House". The Boston Globe. May 3, 1984.
  3. "McGee Foe Wins Election". The Boston Globe. May 31, 1984.
  4. Collins, Laurence (April 30, 1984). "North Shore Race Reflects House Divided". The Boston Globe.
  5. Laidler, John (January 6, 2011). "Small but hardy, Senate GOP puts Tarr in charge". The Boston Globe. Retrieved December 1, 2013.
  6. Malone, M. E. (January 18, 1990). "Here's a Twist: New-Tax Faction has House Leaders Scrambling". The Boston Globe.
  7. Richard Kraus-obituary
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