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Bruce Tarr
| Bruce Tarr | ||
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| Massachusetts State Senate, First Essex and Middlesex | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1995 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 18 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Minority Leader, Massachusetts State Senate | ||
| 2011 - present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $61,133/year | |
| Per diem | $10-$100/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1994 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Massachusetts House of Representatives | ||
| 1991 - 1994 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Suffolk University, 1987 | |
| J.D. | Suffolk University School of Law, 1990 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 2, 1964 | |
| Place of birth | Gloucester, MA | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Protestant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Tarr served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1991 to 1994. He has served on the board of directors for the Essex County Republican Committee and the Gloucester Republican City Committee. Tarr has also served on two non-legislative committees: the Cape Ann Economical Growth Task Force and the Task Force for the Preservation of Addison Gilbert Hospital.
Biography
Tarr earned his bachelor's degree in Management from Suffolk University in 1987. Three years later, Tarr earned his Juris Doctor at the Suffolk University School of Law. Hiss professional experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Tarr served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Bills in the Third Reading | ||||
| • Steering and Policy | ||||
| • Election Laws Joint | ||||
| • Health Care Financing Joint | ||||
| • Housing Joint | ||||
| • State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Joint | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Tarr served on these committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Bills in the Third Reading | ||||
| • Health Care Financing Joint | ||||
| • State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Joint | ||||
| • Steering and Policy | ||||
| • Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development Joint | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Tarr served on these committees:
Issues
Attendance
In August 2012, a list was released by the Beacon Hill Roll Call stating that through 179 votes in 2012, Tarr was one of 13 members that had perfect attendance.
Election history
2012
Tarr won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts State Senate First Essex and Middlesex District. Tarr was unopposed in the September 6 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
2010
Tarr won re-election to the First Essex and Middlesex District Seat in 2010. He had no opposition. The general election took place on November 2, 2010. Barring unforeseen circumstances, he is guaranteed election on November 2.
| Massachusetts State Senate - First Essex and Middlesex District | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Bruce Tarr (R)
|
58,565 | |||
| All Others | 411 | |||
| Blanks | 16,585 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Tarr was re-elected in the Senate election for the First Essex and Middlesex district. [4] In this election he raised $87,568; of that total $83,938 (95.9%) was from in state contributions and $3,610 (4.1%) was from out of state contributions. [5]
| Massachusetts State Senate - First Essex and Middlesex district | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bruce Tarr (R)
|
73,532 | |||
| All Others | 559 | |||
| Blanks | 23,093 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Tarr received $59,403 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Massachusetts State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bruce Tarr's campaign in 2010 | |
| Scognamiglio, Michael | $1,000 |
| Eisenberg, Robert | $1,000 |
| Abuzahara, Said | $1,000 |
| Paglia, Attilio | $850 |
| Lee, George E | $750 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $59,403 |
2008
In 2008 Bruce Tarr collected $87,568 in donations. [7]
Four of his largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Attillio Paglia | $1,000 |
| Leon Asadoorian | $500 |
| John Walsh | $500 |
| Chuck Lietz | $500 |
Personal
Bruce Tarr was born and raised in Gloucester, Massachusetts. He has been involved in a number of organizations, including the American Bar Association, the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 406, the Elder Citizens Caucus, the Essex Club, Friends of the Gloucester Council on Aging, Gloucester Bar Association, Gloucester Human Services Council, Gloucester United, Hellenic Bar Association, Hubbard Youth Bowling Program, Massachusetts Bar Association, Medigap Working Group, Rockport Comprehensive Community Health Center, Rowley Grange Sons of the American Legion, and the Yankee Clipper Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Recent news
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Bruce Tarr News Feed
- Senate OKs Tarr bill to recoup terrorist benefits - The Daily News of Newburyport
- State House News -- Senate motors through budget amendments - Norwell Mariner
- Mass. lawmaker: Recoup benefits from terrorists - Boston.com
- Senate GOP backing online gaming license proposal - Wicked Local- Salem
- PHOTO GALLERY: Hamilton honors fallen heroes - Wicked Local- Swampscott
- Kirk fishing 'bridge plan' bypassed key panels - Gloucester Daily Times
- House OKs bill making 17-year-olds juveniles - Gloucester Daily Times
- Tarr wary of Senate budget plan revenues - Gloucester Daily Times
- Mass. senators unveil $34B state budget proposal - Boston.com
- Mass. Senate backs local road and bridge funding - Boston.com
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External links
- Senator Tarr's website
- Office website
- Project Vote Smart policies
- Project Vote Smart Senator biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Senator Tarr's blog
- Senator Tarr's facebook
- State Surge profile - legislative and voting track record
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Senator Tarr
- ↑ 2012 State Primary Candidate List "Massachusetts Secretary of State," Accessed June 26, 2012
- ↑ 2012 Massachusetts Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Return of Votes for Massachusetts State Election November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributors to Bruce Tarr
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