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John Velis

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Won the General, 2020 Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Hampden & Hampshire

Won the General, 2020 Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Hampden & Hampshire

Massachusetts State Representative, 4th Hampden (2019 - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    John C. Velis
  • Gender:
    Male
  • Birth Place:
    Westfield, MA
  • Home City:
    Westfield, MA
  • Family:
    Fiancée: Lorraine
Personal Details

Education

  • BS, Political Science, University of South Florida
  • JD, Law, Suffolk University

Professional Experience

  • BS, Political Science, University of South Florida
  • JD, Law, Suffolk University
  • Major, United States Army Reserves, present
  • Former Intern, Hampden County District Attorney's Office
  • Former Intern, Hampden County Superior Court
  • Former Intern, Massachusetts State Treasurer's Office
  • Former Intern, Northwestern District Attorney's Office
  • Former Intern, White House
  • Attorney, Judge Advocate General, United States Army, Afghanistan, 2012-2013

Political Experience

  • BS, Political Science, University of South Florida
  • JD, Law, Suffolk University
  • Major, United States Army Reserves, present
  • Former Intern, Hampden County District Attorney's Office
  • Former Intern, Hampden County Superior Court
  • Former Intern, Massachusetts State Treasurer's Office
  • Former Intern, Northwestern District Attorney's Office
  • Former Intern, White House
  • Attorney, Judge Advocate General, United States Army, Afghanistan, 2012-2013
  • Senator, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate, District Second Hampden & Hampshire, 2020-present
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives, District Fourth Hampden, 2014-2020
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate, District Second Hampden and Hampshire, 2020
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives, District Fourth Hampden, 2014, 2016, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Joint Committee on Financial Services, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Former Member, Joint Committee on Judiciary, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Former Vice Chair, Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Former Member, Joint Committee on Ways and Means, Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives

Former Member, Joint Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives

Former Member, Joint Health Care Financing Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives

Former Member, Judiciary Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives

Former Member, Marijuana Policy Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives

Former Member, Public Health Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives

Former Member, Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives

Former Member, Ways and Means Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BS, Political Science, University of South Florida
  • JD, Law, Suffolk University
  • Major, United States Army Reserves, present
  • Former Intern, Hampden County District Attorney's Office
  • Former Intern, Hampden County Superior Court
  • Former Intern, Massachusetts State Treasurer's Office
  • Former Intern, Northwestern District Attorney's Office
  • Former Intern, White House
  • Attorney, Judge Advocate General, United States Army, Afghanistan, 2012-2013
  • Senator, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate, District Second Hampden & Hampshire, 2020-present
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives, District Fourth Hampden, 2014-2020
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate, District Second Hampden and Hampshire, 2020
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives, District Fourth Hampden, 2014, 2016, 2018
  • Member, Commission for Citizens with Disabilities
  • Volunteer, Basketball Coach, Greater Westfield Boys and Girls Club

Other Info

— Awards:

  • AMVETS Legislator of the Year
  • Walter J. Zarichak Hampden County American Legion Legislative Award

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