Stephen Canessa
| Stephen Canessa | |
| Massachusetts House of Representatives Twelfth Bristol | |
| Former member | |
| Term in office began 2005 | |
| Term in office ended June 24, 2011 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Legislator |
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Canessa served as Vice Chairman of the Lakeville School Committee from 2001-2004.
He is a member of the Lakeville Democratic Town Committee, National Dropout Prevention Center/Network Board, Plymouth County Democratic League, Sons of Italy, and the Council of State Governments Eastern Regional Conference's Transportation Committee.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Canessa was appointed to the following committees:
- Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets, Vice Chair
- Public Service Joint Committee
- Rules
- Rules Joint Committee
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Canessa served on the following committees:
- Education Joint Committee
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Joint Committee
- Transportation Joint Committee
Elections
2010
Canessa won re-election to the Twelfth Bristol Seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the September 14 primary. He also faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives General Election, Twelfth Bristol District (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Stephen Canessa (D)
|
8,744 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Patrick won re-election for the Massachusetts House of Representatives election for the Twelfth Bristol district.[4] In this election he raised $76,415-; of that total $72,495- (95.1%) was from in state contributions and $3,765- (4.9%) was from out of state contributions.[5]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives - Twelfth Bristol district | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Stephen Canessa (D)
|
12,273 | |||
| All Others | 122 | |||
| Blanks | 4,200 | |||
Campaign donors
2008
Canessa raised $76,415 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below. [6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ironworkers Local 7 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Laborers District Council | $1,000 |
| Kenneth R. Rezendes | $1,000 |
| Electrical Workers Local 223 | $825 |
| Bank of America | $815 |
External links
- Stephen Canessa's personal website
- Massachusetts House of Representatives - Rep. Stephen Canessa
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: [*Campaign contributions: 2010,
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Massachusetts House of Representatives Bristol 12 2005–June 24, 2011 |
Succeeded by Keiko Orrall |
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