John J. Slater, Jr.

John J. Slater, Jr.
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 16th Suffolk district
In office
1969–1971
Preceded by John F. Donovan, Jr.
Succeeded by Robert F. Donovan
Mayor of Chelsea, Massachusetts
In office
1964–1969
Preceded by Alfred Voke
Succeeded by Joseph Margolis
Personal details
Born November 27, 1925
Chelsea, Massachusetts
Died July 17, 1998 (aged 72)
Boston, Massachusetts
Political party Democratic
Alma mater Boston College
Boston College Law School
Occupation Lawyer

John J. Slater, Jr. was an American lawyer and politician who served as mayor of Chelsea, Massachusetts and as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

Early life

Slater was born on November 27, 1925 in Chelsea.[1] During World War II he was a radio operator for the United States Navy in the Pacific theater.[2] Slater graduated from Boston College and Boston College Law School.[1]

Political career

From 1960 to 1963, Slater was a member of the Chelsea board of aldermen. From 1964 to 1969 he was the mayor of Chelsea. He then represented the 16th Suffolk district in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1969 to 1971.[2]

During the administration of mayor Kevin White, Slater served as the assistant corporation counsel for the City of Boston. He then served as assistant counsel to the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[2]

Death

Slater died on July 17, 1998 of pancreatic cancer at Massachusetts General Hospital.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Public Officers of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 1969-70. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "John J. Slater Jr., 72". The Boston Globe. July 19, 1998.
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