Marcos Devers
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Marcos A. Devers (born October 25, 1950) is a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives,[1][2] since January 2019, after having served in the same position from 2011 until 2017. Devers also is a former acting mayor of Lawrence, Massachusetts; when he served as acting mayor from September to November 2001, he became the first Dominican-American to execute the role of mayor in the United States and the first Latino mayor in Massachusetts.[3]
Quick Facts Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 16th Essex district, Preceded by ...
Marcos Devers | |
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Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 16th Essex district | |
In office January 2019 – January 4, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Juana Matias |
Succeeded by | Francisco E. Paulino |
In office July 8, 2010 – January 2017 | |
Preceded by | William Lantigua |
Succeeded by | Juana Matias |
Acting Mayor of Lawrence, Massachusetts | |
In office September 2001 – November 8, 2001 | |
Preceded by | Patricia Dowling |
Succeeded by | Michael J. Sullivan |
President of the Lawrence, Massachusetts City Council | |
In office January 2002 – January 2004 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Quartarone |
Succeeded by | Patrick Blanchette |
Member of the Lawrence, Massachusetts City Council | |
In office January 2000 – January 2006 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1950-10-25) October 25, 1950 (age 73) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (BS) |
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