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Marc Pacheco
| Marc Pacheco | ||
 | ||
| Massachusetts State Senate, First Plymouth and Bristol | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1993 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 20 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $61,133/year | |
| Per diem | $10-$100/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1992 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Massachusetts House of Representatives | ||
| 1989-1992 | ||
| Taunton School Committee | ||
| 1980-1989 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | New Hampshire College, 1986 | |
| Associate's | University of Massachusetts, 1973 | |
| Master's | Suffolk University, 1989 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 29, 1952 | |
| Place of birth | Taunton, Massachusetts | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Contents |
Pacheco served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1989 to 1992. He was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives, 9th District in 2001. Pacheco was also a member and chairman of Taunton School Committee; and a member of the Taunton Democratic City Committee.
Pacheco has served on the Northeast States Association for Agriculture Stewardship, the Taunton Fair Housing Commission, Growth and Change, Southeastern Massachusetts-Vision 2020, Massachusetts Democratic State Committee, and the Southeastern Massachusetts Legislative Caucus.
Biography
Pacheco earned his A.S. in Agronomy from the University of Massachusetts School of Agriculture in 1973, bachelor's degree in Human Services from New Hampshire College in 1986, and M.P.A. from Suffolk University in 1989. His professional experience includes working as department head of Taunton City from 1978 to 1981, budget director and chief assistant to the mayor of Taunton from 1982 to 1988, and appointive director for Federal Home Loan of Boston from 2002 to 2003.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Pacheco served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Global Warming and Climate Change, Chair | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
| • Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Joint, Chair | ||||
| • Housing Joint | ||||
| • Public Health Joint, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Revenue Joint | ||||
| • Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy Joint | ||||
| • Transportation Joint | ||||
| • Ways and Means Joint | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Pacheco served on these committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Joint, Chair | ||||
| • Global Warming and Climate Change, Chair | ||||
| • Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy Joint, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Transportation Joint | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
| • Ways and Means Joint | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Pacheco served on these committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Federal Stimulus Oversight Joint | ||||
| • Global Warming and Climate Change | ||||
| • Health Care Financing Joint | ||||
| • Post Audit and Oversight | ||||
| • Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy Joint | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Elections
2012
Pacheco won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts State Senate First Plymouth and Bristol District. Pacheco was unopposed in the September 6 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
2010
Pacheco won re-election to the First Plymouth and Bristol District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. David Pottier ran for the seat on the Republican ticket. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Massachusetts State Senate - First Plymouth and Bristol District | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Marc Pacheco (D)
|
34,124 | |||
| David Pottier (R) | 24,653 | |||
| All Others | 44 | |||
| Blanks | 2,195 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Pacheco won re-election in the Senate election for the First Plymouth and Bristol district. [4] In this election he raised $160,603; of that total $152,253 (94.8%) was from in state contributions and $8,350 (5.2%) was from out of state contributions.[5]
| Massachusetts State Senate - First Plymouth and Bristol district | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Marc Pacheco (D)
|
60,222 | |||
| All Others | 714 | |||
| Blanks | 19,521 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Pacheco received $210,825 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Massachusetts State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Marc Pacheco's campaign in 2010 | |
| Massachusetts Democratic Party | $76,562 |
| Afscme Local 651 | $2,000 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Local 17 | $1,500 |
| Southeastern Massachusetts Mental Health Employees | $1,200 |
| Southeastern Massachusetts Mental Health Employees Local 72 | $1,200 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $210,825 |
2008
In 2008 Marc Pacheco collected $160,603 in donations. [7]
His two largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sheet Metal Workers Local 17 | $1,500 |
| Southeastern Massachusetts Mental Health Employees Local 72 | $1,200 |
Personal
Pacheco was born and raised in Taunton, Massachusetts. He is married to Barbara Pacheco. Pacheco has been involved with a number of organizations, including the Taunton Lodge of Elks, United Way of Greater Taunton, National Environmental Policy Institute, National Democratic Leadership Council, New England District Export Council, and the Community Education Foundation. He was formerly involved with the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation, Morton Hospital and Medical Center, and the Portuguese American Civic Club.
Recent news
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- Pacheco announces Senate budget proposal to keep 45 inpatient beds at ... - Taunton Daily Gazette
- Public hearing on closure of Morton Hospital pediatric unit - SouthCoastToday.com
- Spinal cord bill would increase fines for repeat speeders - Wicked Local
- Proposed Senate budget short of Patrick's request - The Sun
- Legislators wary of new compact with Mashpee tribe - Capecodonline
- Massachusetts solar mixes business sense with public engagement - Electric Light & Power
- Business expo on regional tourism at Bay Pointe in Onset Friday - Wicked Local
- Gaming commission opens SE Massachusetts to commercial casino applicants - Wicked Local- Raynham
- Legislators support ban on plastic bags - The Patriot Ledger
- Get smart: join foremost experts in Vienna - Budapest Times
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External links
- Office website
- Project Vote Smart policies
- Project Vote Smart senator biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- State Surge profile - legislative and voting track record
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Senator Pacheco
- ↑ 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 Marc Pacheco
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