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Joan Lovely

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Won the General, 2022 Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Essex

Massachusetts State Senate, 2nd Essex (2019 - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Joan B. Lovely
  • Gender:
    Female
  • Birth Date:
    08/22/1958
  • Home City:
    Salem, MA
  • Family:
    Husband: Stephen; 3 Children: Jenna, Stephen, Taylor
Personal Details

Education

  • JD, Massachusetts School of Law, 2009
  • BS, Political Science, Salem State University, 2006
  • AAS, Animal Science, Essex Technical Institute, 1978

Professional Experience

  • JD, Massachusetts School of Law, 2009
  • BS, Political Science, Salem State University, 2006
  • AAS, Animal Science, Essex Technical Institute, 1978
  • Attorney, Lovely & Lovely Law Firm, 2009-present
  • Co-Owner, Lovely Realty, 2002-present
  • Legislative Aide, Representative J. Michael Ruane, 2003-2005
  • Manager, Carlson GMAC Real Estate, 2000-2002
  • Employee, Coldwell Banker Real Estate, 1994-1999
  • Legal Assistant, Tierney, Kalis, Adamopoulos & Lucas Law Firm, 1981-1987

Political Experience

  • JD, Massachusetts School of Law, 2009
  • BS, Political Science, Salem State University, 2006
  • AAS, Animal Science, Essex Technical Institute, 1978
  • Attorney, Lovely & Lovely Law Firm, 2009-present
  • Co-Owner, Lovely Realty, 2002-present
  • Legislative Aide, Representative J. Michael Ruane, 2003-2005
  • Manager, Carlson GMAC Real Estate, 2000-2002
  • Employee, Coldwell Banker Real Estate, 1994-1999
  • Legal Assistant, Tierney, Kalis, Adamopoulos & Lucas Law Firm, 1981-1987
  • Assistant Majority Leader, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate, 2019-present
  • Senator, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate, District Second Essex, 2013-present
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate, District Second Essex, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Assistant Majority Whip, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate, 2017
  • President, Salem City Council, 2001, 2012
  • Member, Salem City Council, 1998-2012
  • Councillor-at-Large, Salem City Council, 2004-2012
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives, District Essex 7, 2004

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Vice Chair, Joint Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Former Member, Joint Public Health Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Former Vice Chair, Joint State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Former Member, Joint Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Former Member, Joint Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Former Vice Chair, Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Former Vice Chair, Municipalities and Regional Government Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Former Member, Opioid Addiction Prevention,Treatment and Recovery Options Committee, Massachusetts State Senate

Current Legislative Committees

Vice Chair, Joint Committee on Education

Member, Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

Chair, Joint Committee on Rules

Member, Joint Committee on Ways and Means

Vice Chair, Personnel and Administration Committee

Chair, Rules Committee

Member, Steering and Policy Committee

Member, Ways and Means Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • JD, Massachusetts School of Law, 2009
  • BS, Political Science, Salem State University, 2006
  • AAS, Animal Science, Essex Technical Institute, 1978
  • Attorney, Lovely & Lovely Law Firm, 2009-present
  • Co-Owner, Lovely Realty, 2002-present
  • Legislative Aide, Representative J. Michael Ruane, 2003-2005
  • Manager, Carlson GMAC Real Estate, 2000-2002
  • Employee, Coldwell Banker Real Estate, 1994-1999
  • Legal Assistant, Tierney, Kalis, Adamopoulos & Lucas Law Firm, 1981-1987
  • Assistant Majority Leader, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate, 2019-present
  • Senator, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate, District Second Essex, 2013-present
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate, District Second Essex, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Assistant Majority Whip, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate, 2017
  • President, Salem City Council, 2001, 2012
  • Member, Salem City Council, 1998-2012
  • Councillor-at-Large, Salem City Council, 2004-2012
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives, District Essex 7, 2004
  • Former Chair, Administration and Finance Committee, Salem City Council
  • Member, Board of Directors, Destination Salem
  • Member, Board of Directors, Salem Main Streets
  • Member, Castle Hill Playground Committee
  • Former Council Liaison, Commission on Disabilities
  • Former Chair, Community and Economic Development Committee, Salem City Council
  • Former Council Liaison, Council of Aging Board of Directors
  • Chair, Ellen Story Commission on Postpartum Depression
  • Former Member, Government Services Committee, Salem City Council
  • Council Liaison, Licensing Board
  • Council Liaison, Market and Tourism Commission
  • Community Ambassador, North Shore Medical Center
  • Former Chair, Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs Committee, Salem City Council
  • Former Chair, Public Health, Safety and the Environment Committee, Salem City Council
  • Member, Salem Flood Control Committee
  • Literacy Buddy, Salem Public Schools
  • Member, Salem Senior Center Committee
  • Former Member, Sunshine Ordinance/Open Meeting Law Committee, Salem City Council

Other Info

  • * Annie the Cairn Terrier
  • * Maddie the Yellow Lab
  • * Skippy the Cockatiel

Events

2020

Jun. 13
52nd Annual Strawberry Festival

Sat 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

1 Howlett St, Topsfield, MA 01983-1409, United States

Apr. 17
Fashion Show Fundraiser 2020

Fri 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM EDT

Hawthorne Hotel Salem, MA

Feb. 29
North Shore Shelter Fest 2020

Sat 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST

First Baptist Church in Beverly Beverly, MA

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