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Portrait of John Barrett III

Barrett III, John

RepresentativeDemocratFirst Berkshire

Official Record

  • Chamber House of Representatives
  • Political Offices
    • Mayor North Adams (1984-2010)
    • Berkshire County Commissioner (1977-1981)
    • Northern Berkshire Regional School District (1976-1983)

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth May 16, 1947
  • Marital Status Widower
  • Residence North Adams
  • Hobbies Golf

Education & Career

Education

  • Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (Bachelors in Education, Masters in Education)

Occupation

Legislator

Previous Employment

  • Mayor City of North Adams (1984-2010)
  • Executive Director BerkshireWorks Career Center

Election Results

ContestResult
PrimaryJohn P. Barrett, III, 3,698; Andrew J. Fitch, 3,538
GeneralJohn P. Barrett, III (D), ran unopposed, 17,785

Related Records

Interest Group Ratings

OrganizationRating
Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance0%
Progressive Massachusetts70%

Campaign Finances

Beginning Balance$47,536.98
Receipts$6,743.29
Expenditures$9,808.93
Ending Balance$44,503.20