Cory Atkins

Cory Atkins
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
from the 14th Middlesex district
Assumed office
1999
Preceded by Pam Resor
Personal details
Born (1947-02-10) February 10, 1947
Boston, Massachusetts
Political party Democratic
Alma mater University of Massachusetts at Boston
Occupation Writer/legislator

Cory Atkins (February 10, 1949) is an American state legislator serving in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. She was first elected in 1998.[1] Atkins is a Concord resident and a member of the Democratic Party.[2]

Background

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Atkins went to Burdett Business School and then received her bachelor's degree from University of Massachusetts Boston. Prior to serving in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Atkins worked as a partner with ADS Ventures from 1992 until 1999.[3] She is an instructor at Middlesex Community College and writes a political newspaper column and travel column. She was married to Chester G. Atkins who also served in the Massachusetts General Court and in the United States House of Representatives, but has been separated from him for several years.[4]

Politics

June 1, 2016, Voted Yea on Bill S 735 to pass a bill that prohibits discrimination based on gender identity in public places.[5]

March 9, 2016, Voted Yea on Bill H4049 to establish regulations for ride-sharing companies.[6]

July 31, 2014, Voted Yea on Bill H 4278 to amend firearm laws[7]

June 18, 2014, Voted Yea on Bill S 2123 to increase the minimum wage[8]

January 22, 2013, Atkins introduced House Bill 2491, authorizing the town of Concord to impose an income tax on its residents to provide property tax relief.[9]

Jan 28, 2010, Voted Yea on Bill H 4441 to establish school nutrition standards[10]

April 27, 2009, Voted Yea along with 108 other Democrats on the Sciortino Amdt to increase sales tax from 5 percent to 6.25 percent[11]

July 29, 2008, Voted Nay to Bill H 5022 to reduce the firearm licensing fee[12]

Jan. 23, 2008, Voted Yea to Bill H 4477 to ban cellphone use while driving a motorcycle[13]

Protest Vote Against Sal DiMaisi

Cory Atkins is well known for her protest vote against Mass. House Speaker Sal DiMaisi's reelection in 2009. Atkins, along with six other Democrats, voted "present" as a signal to the need for new leadership on Beacon Hill.[14] These seven Democrats were praised for their bold vote against DiMaisi. Atkins pointed to her duty to serve her constituents with her best judgement.[15]

References

  1. ↑ Ballotpedia, Cory Atkins
  2. ↑ Cory Atkins. Massachusetts General Court.
  3. ↑ Ballotpedia, Cory Atkins
  4. ↑ Votesmart.org-Cory Atkins
  5. ↑ Vote Smart, S 735 - Prohibits Discrimination Based on Gender Identity - Key Vote
  6. ↑ Vote Smart, H 4049 - Establishes Regulations for Ride-Sharing Companies - Key Vote
  7. ↑ Vote Smart, H 4278
  8. ↑ Vote Smart, S 2123
  9. ↑ MA Legislature Bill H.2491
  10. ↑ Vote Smart, H 4441
  11. ↑ Vote Smart, Sciortino Amdt
  12. ↑ VoteSmart, H 5022
  13. ↑ Vote Smart, H 4477
  14. ↑ Mass Live, Mass. House Speaker Sal DiMaisi re-elected by Democrats despite ethics questions
  15. ↑ 'Beacon Hill's 7 Brave Souls', Yvonne Abraham, Boston Globe, 10/18/09
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