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Bob Hedlund


3rd Mayor of Weymouth
Incumbent
Assumed office January 4, 2016
Preceded by	Susan M. Kay
Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the Plymouth and Norfolk district
In office January 1995 – January 2016
Preceded by	Brian McDonald
Succeeded by	Patrick O'Connor
In office January 1991 – January 1993
Preceded by	William B. Golden
Succeeded by	Brian McDonald

Personal details
Born	(1961-07-12) July 12, 1961 (age 63) Quincy, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	Wentworth Institute of Technology University of Massachusetts Boston Quincy College
Occupation	Small business owner

Robert L. Hedlund (born July 12, 1961) is an American businessman and politician serving as the mayor of Weymouth, Massachusetts. He was formerly a member of the Massachusetts Senate representing the Plymouth and Norfolk District.

Education and career

Hedlund attended Wentworth Institute, Quincy College, and University of Massachusetts Boston. Hedlund owned and operated Hedlund Motors located in Quincy, Massachusetts a truck and fire apparatus repair business from 1981 -1992. He was the host of "Monday Night Talk" on WATD-FM 95.9 in Marshfield, Massachusetts, and served as a substitute host on various talk radio shows on WRKO-AM 680 Boston. He served as commissioner of New England Championship Wrestling from 2000-2001.

Hedlund was formerly a member of the Massachusetts Senate who represented the Plymouth and Norfolk District. His former Senate district included Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Hull, Marshfield, Norwell, Scituate, and Weymouth.

On November 3, 2015, Hedlund was elected Mayor of Weymouth with 70% of the vote defeating longtime incumbent Mayor Susan M. Kay. Hedlund assumed office on January 4, 2016.

In November 2019 Hedlund was re-elected as Weymouth Mayor defeating Edward Cowen by a margin of 82% - 18%.

Personal life

Hedlund formerly owned and operated the Four Square Restaurant & Bar in Braintree, Massachusetts.

References

"Four Square Restaurant - Braintree, MA".

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Members of the Massachusetts Senate

193rd General Court (2023–present)

President of the Senate: Karen Spilka (D)
President pro tempore: Will Brownsberger (D)
Majority Leader: Cynthia Stone Creem (D)
Minority Leader: Bruce Tarr (R)

▌Paul Mark (D, Berk., Hpsh., Frnk., & Hpdn.)
▌Paul Feeney (D, Bris. & Norf.)
▌Michael Rodrigues (D, 1st Bris. & Plym.)
▌Mark Montigny (D, 2nd Bris. & Plym.)
▌Marc Pacheco (D, 3rd Bris. & Plym.)
▌Julian Cyr (D, Cape & Islands)
▌Pavel Payano (D, 1st Essex)
▌Joan Lovely (D, 2nd Essex)
▌Brendan Crighton (D, 3rd Essex)
▌Bruce Tarr (R, 1st Ess. & Mid.)
▌Barry Finegold (D, 2nd Ess. & Mid.)
▌Adam Gomez (D, Hampden)
▌John Velis (D, Hpdn. & Hpsh.)
▌Jacob Oliveira (D, Hpdn., Hpsh. & Wor.)
▌Jo Comerford (D, Hpsh., Frnk., & Wor.)
▌Edward J. Kennedy (D, 1st Mid.)
▌Patricia D. Jehlen (D, 2nd Mid.)
▌Michael J. Barrett (D, 3rd Mid.)
▌Cindy Friedman (D, 4th Mid.)
▌Jason Lewis (D, 5th Mid.)
▌Karen Spilka (D, Mid. & Norf.)
▌Sal DiDomenico (D, Mid. & Suff.)
▌Jamie Eldridge (D, Mid. & Wor.)
▌Cynthia Stone Creem (D, Norf. & Mid.)
▌John F. Keenan (D, Norf. & Plym.)
▌Walter Timilty (D, Norf., Plym. & Bris.)
▌Mike Rush (D, Norf. & Suff.)
▌Becca Rausch (D, Norf., Wor. & Mid.)
▌Susan Moran (D, Plym. & Barn.)
▌Patrick O'Connor (R, 1st Plym. & Norf.)
▌Michael Brady (D, 2nd Plym. & Norf.)
▌Nick Collins (D, 1st Suffolk)
▌Liz Miranda (D, 2nd Suffolk)
▌Lydia Edwards (D, 3rd Suffolk)
▌Will Brownsberger (D, Suff. & Mid.)
▌Robyn Kennedy (D, 1st Worcester)
▌Michael O. Moore (D, 2nd Worcester)
▌Ryan Fattman (R, Wor. & Hpdn.)
▌Peter Durant (R, Wor. & Hpsh.)
▌John Cronin (D, Wor. & Mid.)

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