Douglas W. Petersen | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the8th Essex district | |
| In office 1991–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Lawrence Alexander |
| Succeeded by | Lori Ehrlich |
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| Born | March 7, 1948 |
| Died | July 1, 2014 (age 66) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Residence | Marblehead, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | Wagner College Simmons College Harvard University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Douglas W. Petersen (March 7, 1948 – July 1, 2014) was an American politician who served as Commissioner of theMassachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources from 2007 to 2009 and represented the 8th Essex District in theMassachusetts House of Representatives from 1991 to 2007.[1] In 2007, Petersen upset residents ofLynn, Massachusetts after he stated at aSwampscott School Committee meeting that Swampscott children would "be captains of industry" who would one day need good employees "so we have to educate Lynn kids".[2] He was born onLong Island[3] and lived inMarblehead at the time of his death.[4]
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