John T. Driscoll Politician

John Thomas Driscoll (born October 26, 1925 in Medford, Massachusetts) is a former American politician who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1955–1960, Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts from 1961–1964, chairman of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority from 1964–1987, and Vice President for Administration at Boston College from 1987-1997.During his tenure as treasurer, he defeated three different candidates named John Kennedy. He defeated John B. Kennedy and John M. Kennedy in the 1960 Democratic primary and John Francis Kennedy and John M. Kennedy in the 1962 primary.

Personal facts

Birth dateOctober 26, 1925
Birth place
Medford Massachusetts
Residence
Dorchester Boston
Education
Boston College

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Office holder

office
Chairman of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority
Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts
party
Democratic Party (United States)
successor

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