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John J. Lawn, Jr.

John Lawn, Jr.
Full Name: John J. Lawn, Jr.
Office: Councilor (Watertown, MA) - D
State House (MA) - Tenth Middlesex, Democratic
First Elected: 11/2010
Last Elected: 2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Married: Shannon; 5 Children: Katherine, Jack, Liam, Maeve, Owen
Home City: Watertown, MA

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Recent Key Votes

H 3382 - Appropriates Funds for State Transportation Programs
Legislation (Yea)

April 8, 2013

S 2400 - Establishes Accountable Care Organizations
Legislation (Yea)

July 31, 2012 - Authorizes a provider organization to become certified as an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) for a period of 2 years (Sec. 15). Defines ...

H 3818 - Requires Habitual Violent Offenders to Serve Their Full Sentence
Legislation (Yea)

July 18, 2012 - Requires a habitual violent offender to serve the maximum sentence term provided by law (Sec. 47). Specifies that a habitual violent offender ...

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Recent Public Statements

Issue Position: For Our Kids

Oct. 8, 2012 - "For me, making sure our schools are the best is more than campaign rhetoric; it's personal. When I look at my five children, I see ...

Issue Position: For Our Seniors

Oct. 8, 2012 - "My parents raised me in this community, a community we call home. Now my mother faces new challenges as she enters her golden years. It ...

Issue Position: For Main Street & A Stronger Economy

Oct. 8, 2012 - Helping Main Street "Most small business owners I've met tell me they feel like all the attention goes to "Big Business', whether it's downtown Boston ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011-2012 Citizens for Limited Taxation and Government Positions on Taxpayer Issues 29%
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Campaign Finances

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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

John Lawn, Jr. refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

District Email
jlawn@watertown-ma.gov

Capitol Email
John.Lawn@mahouse.gov

Capitol Website
http://www.malegislature.gov/People/Profile/JJL2

Capitol
State House, Room 489
Boston, MA 02133
Phone: 617-722-2304
Fax: 617-626-0150

District
149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: 617-972-6470
Fax: 617-972-6485

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