John M. Tobin Jr. (born August 31, 1969) is a former member of the Boston City Council, having represented District 6 from 2002 through 2010. His district included the neighborhoods of West Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, and parts of Roslindale and Mission Hill. His has been the Vice President of City and Community Affairs at Northeastern University since 2010.[1]
John M. Tobin Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Boston City Council from the 6th district | |
| In office January 2002 – August 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Maura Hennigan |
| Succeeded by | Matt O'Malley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 31, 1969 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kate Plunkett |
| Children | Matthew and Daniel |
| Residence(s) | West Roxbury, Boston |
| Alma mater | UMass Boston |
Early years
editTobin was born in Boston on August 31, 1969. He is the son of Jack and Kathy (Freeman) Tobin and is the oldest of six children. He grew up in Dorchester's Lower Mills neighborhood and in West Roxbury. Tobin attended the Charles H. Taylor Elementary School in Mattapan, St. Gregory's School in Dorchester, and Holy Name School in West Roxbury. He is a 1987 graduate of Catholic Memorial High School in West Roxbury. Tobin received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Boston City Council
editTobin was an unsuccessful candidate for the District 6 seat on the Boston City Council in 1995 and 1999, losing both times to incumbent Maura Hennigan. In November 2001, when Hennigan ran for (and won) an at-large seat on the council, Tobin won the District 6 seat. He was re-elected four times, the final time being in November 2009. In August 2010, Tobin resigned his council seat to take a position as vice president for City and Community Affairs at Northeastern University.[2]
During his tenure, Tobin chaired the council's committee on Arts, Film, Humanities & Tourism, a post he held since 2002. As of May 2009, he served as Vice Chair of the Post Audit & Oversight Committee, and the Presidential Committee on Council Centennial. He was a member of six other committees.
Personal life
editTobin resides in West Roxbury with his wife, Kate (née Plunkett), and their sons, Matthew and Daniel.
References
edit- ^ Stern, Paige (5 February 2019). "John Tobin: NU administrator, comedy club owner and former city councilor". The Huntington News. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
- ^ "Tobin leaving Boston City Council". The Boston Globe. 6 July 2010. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
External links
edit- Tobin election results at ourcampaigns.com
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