David Magnani
David Magnani | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the 2nd Middlesex and Norfolk district | |
| In office 1992–2004[1] | |
| Succeeded by | Karen Spilka |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 7th Middlesex district | |
| In office 1984–1992 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Rogers |
| Succeeded by | John Stefanini |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Peter Joseph Magnani May 24, 1944 Framingham, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Northeastern University University of Massachusetts Amherst Harvard Kennedy School |
David P. Magnani (born May 24, 1944) is an American politician and activist.[2] He served as Democratic member of Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate from 1984 to 2004 representing 7th Middlesex district and 2nd Middlesex and Norfolk district.[3]
Education[edit]
In 1968, he received a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University, followed by a Master of Education and a Doctor of Education from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.[4] He received a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government in 1989.[5]
Career[edit]
In 1984 elections, he challenged Andrew Rogers, his former high school fellow for state representative seat and won.[6] In 1992, he was elected to the Massachusetts State Senate.[7] After eight years in the House of Representatives and twelve years in the Senate, he retired in 2004 and did not run for re-election.[4]
Magnani served on the Senate education committee and opposed Mitt Romney's proposal to reorganize the University of Massachusetts as part of his plan to cut the state's huge budget deficit in 2003.[8]
In March 2004, he and Representative David Linsky opposed the "Compromise Amendment," supported by House Speaker Thomas Finneran and Senate President Robert Travaglini, it aimed to prohibit gay marriage in Massachusetts, advocating civil unions with similar legal aspects.[9] Magnani frequently voted against amending the state constitution to prohibit same sex marriage in Massachusetts.[10]
In 2007, he was named as executive director of Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, an association of 25000 charities.[11]
See also[edit]
- Massachusetts Senate's 2nd Middlesex and Norfolk district
- 1985–1986 Massachusetts legislature
- Karen Spilka
References[edit]
- ^ "A man of principle: Former state Sen. Magnani still in the political game". www.metrowestdailynews.com.
- ^ Williams, Catherine. "David Magnani: Nonprofit champion". Boston Business Journal.
- ^ MacCormack, D. Craig. "Former state senator to run non-profit organization". The State Journal-Register.
- ^ a b Kunzelman, Michael. "Magnani says goodbye to the Senate". Milford Daily News.
- ^ "Salute to David P Magnani | Framingham Democratic Committee". FDC. 19 November 2004.
- ^ Petroni, Susan (23 June 2021). "Former State Rep. Andrew Rogers". Framingham Source.
- ^ Finucane, Martin. "Legislative races won't alter political landscape". The Standard-Times (New Bedford).
- ^ Butterfield, Fox (27 February 2003). "Romney's Campus Plan Would Cut Deficit, and a Political Foe". The New York Times.
- ^ Rutherford, Emelie. "Legislators give backing to gay marriage amendment: Magnani, Linsky are the lone dissenters to the compromise bill backing civil unions". Milford Daily News. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ^ Kunzelman, Michael. "Magnani misses crucial vote". Milford Daily News. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ^ "Mass. Nonprofit Network names new CEO - Boston ..." Boston Business Journal. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- 1944 births
- 21st-century American politicians
- 20th-century American politicians
- Harvard University alumni
- Living people
- Democratic Party Massachusetts state senators
- Democratic Party members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
- People from Framingham, Massachusetts
- Politicians from Boston
- University of Massachusetts Amherst alumni
- Northeastern University alumni