Angelo Marotta is an American politician who served as a member of the Medford, Massachusetts, city council and the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
Angelo Marotta | |
|---|---|
 Angelo Marotta | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1975–1989 | |
| Succeeded by | Anthony P. Giglio |
| Mayor of Medford, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1972–1973 | |
| Preceded by | John J. McGlynn |
| Succeeded by | Frederick Dello Russo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 16, 1937 Boston |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Seton Hall University |
| Occupation | Real estate developer Politician |
Early life
editMarotta was born on October 16, 1937, in Boston. He attended Medford High School, Mercersburg Academy, and Seton Hall University.[1]
Political career
editMarotta began his political career as a member of the Medford city council from 1972 to 1973 he also served as the city's mayor, which also gave him a seat on the Medford school committee.[2]
From 1975 to 1989, Marotta was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. In 1984, Marotta served as the assistant majority leader.[1]
Business career
editWhile serving the House, Marotta worked in real estate and was described as "the most successful condominium developer in [Medford]". By 1987 he had constructed or planned nearly 1,200 condominiums. He specialized in developing, constructing, selling and, occasionally, mortgaging high-rise buildings, mostly in Medford.[3]
Campaign funding conviction
editDuring the 1990 gubernatorial election, Marotta exceeded the maximum amount an individual could contribute to a political campaign in Massachusetts by purchasing $22,000 in money orders under the names of friends and associates. According to a federal prosecutor, Marotta admitted that he hid the donations because the candidate, John Silber, who at the time was expected to win the governor's race, might give him a job. Marotta pled guilty and agreed to six months of house arrest and $35,000 in state and federal fines.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ a b Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1987-88. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ^ Talbot, Warren (September 9, 1973). "21 city council candidates on Medford's primary ballot". The Boston Globe.
- ^ Murphy, Sean (November 3, 1987). "Mailed Ballot Spurs Probe of Voter Fraud in Medford". The Boston Globe.
- ^ Vaillancourt, Meg (July 28, 1994). "Marotta accepts plea deal Illegal campaign giving at issue". The Boston Globe.
- ^ McPhee, Michele R. (August 10, 1994). "Ex-legislator pleads guilty in campaign funds scheme". The Boston Globe.