Thomas K. Lynch
Thomas K. Lynch is an American municipal administrator and politician who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and as Town Manager of Barnstable, Massachusetts.
Thomas K. Lynch | |
|---|---|
| Town Manager of Barnstable, Massachusetts | |
| In office 2011–2016 | |
| Preceded by | John C. Klimm |
| Succeeded by | Mark S. Ells |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 2nd Barnstable District | |
| In office 1979–1985 | |
| Preceded by | Howard C. Cahoon, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Peter B. Morin |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 1st Barnstable District | |
| In office 1977–1979 | |
| Preceded by | Bernard Wilber |
| Succeeded by | Haden Greenhalgh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 30, 1946 Attleboro, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Boston College Syracuse University |
Early life
Lynch was born on April 30, 1946 in Attleboro, Massachusetts. He attended public schools in North Attleboro, Massachusetts and graduated from Boston College and Syracuse University.[1]
Political career
From 1977 to 1985, Lynch was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[1]
Barnstable government
From 1991 to 2007, Lynch was the executive director of the Barnstable Housing Authority. In December 2007 he was named Assistant Town Manager.[2]
In September 2011, Lynch became interim Town Manager after Town Manager John C. Klimm was placed on leave. When Klimm's contract ended that December, Lynch took over as Acting Town Manager.[2] On May 17, 2012, the Barnstable Town Council voted 9 to 3 to offer Lynch a two-year contract to become Town Manager.[3]
References
- Public Officers of Massachusetts 1983-1984.
- Walsh, Sean (May 17, 2012). "Looks Like Lynch to Get Nod for Top Town Post Tonight". Barnstable-Hyannis Patch. Retrieved March 8, 2013.
- Walsh, Sean (May 18, 2012). "Town Council Gives Nod to Lynch in Two-Year Deal". Barnstable-Hyannis Patch. Retrieved March 8, 2013.