Thomas K. Lynch
| Thomas K. Lynch | |
|---|---|
| Town Manager of Barnstable, Massachusetts | |
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In office 2011–2016 | |
| Preceded by | John C. Klimm |
| Succeeded by | Mark S. Ells |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 2nd Barnstable District | |
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In office 1979–1985 | |
| Preceded by | Howard C. Cahoon, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Peter G. Morin |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 1st Barnstable District | |
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In office 1977–1979 | |
| Preceded by | Bernard Wilber |
| Succeeded by | Haden Greenhalgh |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
April 30, 1946 Attleboro, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater |
Boston College Syracuse University |
Thomas K. Lynch is an American municipal administrator and politician who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and as Town Manager of Barnstable, Massachusetts.
Early life
Lynch was born on April 30, 1946 in Attleboro, Massachusetts. He attended public schools in North Attleboro, Massachusetts and graduated from Boston College and Syracuse University.[1]
Political career
From 1977 to 1985, Lynch was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[1]
Barnstable government
From 1991 to 2007, Lynch was the executive director of the Barnstable Housing Authority. In December 2007 he was named Assistant Town Manager.[2]
In September 2011, Lynch became interim Town Manager after Town Manager John C. Klimm was placed on leave. When Klimm's contract ended that December, Lynch took over as Acting Town Manager.[2] On May 17, 2012, the Barnstable Town Council voted 9 to 3 to offer Lynch a two-year contract to become Town Manager.[3]
References
- 1 2 Public Officers of Massachusetts 1983-1984.
- 1 2 Walsh, Sean (May 17, 2012). "Looks Like Lynch to Get Nod for Top Town Post Tonight". Barnstable-Hyannis Patch. Retrieved March 8, 2013.
- ↑ Walsh, Sean (May 18, 2012). "Town Council Gives Nod to Lynch in Two-Year Deal". Barnstable-Hyannis Patch. Retrieved March 8, 2013.