Joseph M. Tierney

"Joseph Tierney" redirects here. For the athlete, see Joe Tierney.

Joseph M. Tierney
Tierney (ca.1984–1987)
President of the Boston City Council
In office 1983–1985
Preceded by	Christopher A. Iannella
Succeeded by	Bruce Bolling
In office 1979
Preceded by	Lawrence DiCara
Succeeded by	Christopher A. Iannella
In office 1977
Preceded by	Louise Day Hicks
Succeeded by	Lawrence DiCara
In office 1964–1965
Preceded by	Peter F. Hines
Succeeded by	Frederick C. Langone
At-large member of the Boston City Council
In office 1972–1987
Succeeded by	Rosaria Salerno
Personal details
Born	Joseph M. Tierney (1941-01-01)January 1, 1941
Died	December 13, 2009(2009-12-13) (aged 68) Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Resting place	Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Nationality	American
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Pat James
Children	3; including Maura Tierney
Alma mater	Boston State College Suffolk University Law School

Joseph M. Tierney (January 1, 1941 – December 13, 2009) was an American politician who served as a member of the Boston City Council from 1972 to 1987. He was the President of the City Council in 1977, 1979, and from 1983 to 1985. He was a candidate for Mayor of Boston in 1987, losing to incumbent Raymond Flynn, 67% to 33%. He was the father of actress Maura Tierney.

External links

• Joseph M. Tierney Learning Center Ribbon Cutting via YouTube