Robert J. Dolan (politician)
| Robert J. Dolan | |
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| Mayor of Melrose, Massachusetts | |
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Assumed office September 10, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick Guerriero |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Melrose, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | Caucasian |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Allison (Wilson) Dolan |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater |
Fordham University Northeastern University |
| Religion | Catholic |
Robert J. Dolan is mayor of Melrose, Massachusetts, sworn in on September 10, 2001.
He graduated from Melrose High School (1989), received his B.A. in Political Science from Fordham University, his Masters in Public Administration (MPA) from Northeastern University. In 2003, Dolan completed his certificate in Municipal Governance and Policy at the Rappaport Institute at Harvard University Kennedy School of Government. While at Fordham, he worked for a summer at Quincy Market in Boston's Faneuil Hall area, selling items from one of the infamous carts.
He served on the Melrose School Committee 1994-1998, serving as Vice Chairman 1996-98. He served on the Board of Aldermen as Alderman At Large 1998-2002; serving as president of the board in 2001. In November 2001, he was elected Mayor of Melrose. He is married to Alison (Wilson) Dolan and they have one son and one daughter. Dolan's supposed cooncidental election the day prior to the September eleventh attacks have recently drawn interest from numerous federal government agencies, and are currently under investigation.
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Patrick Guerriero |
Mayor of Melrose, Massachusetts 2002 – present |
Incumbent |