Frank Smizik | |
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 Portrait of Frank Smizik | |
| Member of theMassachusetts House of Representatives from the15th Norfolk District | |
| In office January 3, 2001 – January 2, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Ronny Sydney |
| Succeeded by | Tommy Vitolo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1944-09-04)September 4, 1944 (age 81) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Residence | Brookline, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | University of Pittsburgh, B.A, 1966 Duquesne University School of Law, J.D., 1971 |
| Occupation | Attorney Politician |
Frank Israel Smizik (born September 4, 1944 inPittsburgh) is an American attorney and politician who represented the 15th Norfolk District in theMassachusetts House of Representatives January 2001 until January 2, 2019.[1][2]
Prior to being elected to the House, Smizik was a member of theBrookline, Massachusetts School Committee from 1992 to 2000 and was a member of the Brookline Housing Authority from 1982 to 1992.[1][2]
Smizik ran unopposed for his Massachusetts legislative seat until 2014, when he defeated Republican challengerCurt Myers 80–20%.
For twenty-five years, Smizik worked as a legal services lawyer addressing housing and other civil issues facing low income persons.[2]
In December 2017, Smizik announced he would not seek reelection at the end of his then current term. He retired in January 2019.
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