Jacob Oliveira
Jacob Oliveira | |
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Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the Hampden, Hampshire and Middlesex district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 4, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Eric Lesser |
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 7th Hampden district | |
In office January 6, 2021 – January 4, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Petrolati |
Succeeded by | Aaron Saunders |
Personal details | |
Born | (1986-07-06) July 6, 1986 (age 38) Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Ludlow, Massachusetts |
Education | Framingham State University (BA) |
Jacob Oliveira is an American politician serving as a member of the Massachusetts State Senate. Elected in November 2022, he assumed office on January 4, 2023.
Early life and education
Oliveira was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts and raised in nearby Ludlow, a descendant of immigrants from Portugal and Poland. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in government from Framingham State University.[1]
Career
Oliveira was elected to the Ludlow School Committee at the age of 22, where he served for 12 years. Through his work on the school committee, Oliveira was elected as the youngest president of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees in 2016. In addition, he served as a member of the National School Boards Association board of directors and a board member of the Lower Pioneer Valley Collaborative that oversees vocational and technical education for Ludlow students.
Prior to being elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Oliveira worked for over a decade in government relations for the University of Massachusetts system. Earlier in his career, he worked as legislative director for State Representative Michael Rodrigues.
Massachusetts Legislature
Oliveira represents the Hampden, Hampshire & Worcester District, which includes Ludlow, Belchertown, Granby, Palmer, Warren, Hampden, South Hadley, Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, parts of Springfield, parts of Chicopee, and Wilbraham. Before being elected in 2022, Senator Oliveira served as the state representative for the 7th Hampden district from his hometown in Ludlow.
While in the House, Oliveira served as a member of the following Legislative Committees: Human Resources and Employee Engagement Committee. Steering, Policy, and Scheduling Committee. Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities Joint Committee. And Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Joint Committee.[2]
Oliveira sponsored a number of bills in the house. Including H 4436, an act designating U.S. Route 20 in Massachusetts as the Medal of Honor Highway. H 1356, an act protecting public higher education student information. H 4331, an act allowing municipalities to regulate solar siting reasonably. H3214, an act to further regulate public building projects. H 1357, an act to expand access to affordable higher education to help students achieve post-secondary success. H1355, an act authorizing state universities to offer clinical and professional doctorate programs. H 674, an act to provide parents with more options for their children regarding public transportation in public schools. And H 3555, an act related to motor vehicle leasing.[2]
Following the retirement of Eric Lesser, Oliveira announced his campaign for the Senate seat.[3] Oliveira defeated Sydney Levin-Epstein in the primary and Republican Bill Johnson in the general election.[4]
References
- ^ "Jacob Oliveira". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
- ^ a b "Senator Jacob R. Oliveira". The General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- ^ "Briefings: Ludlow's Oliveira Blasts off in Open Senate Race…". Western Mass Politics & Insight. February 3, 2022.
- ^ "Jake Oliveira prevails in state Senate primary contest". Daily Hampshire Gazette.
External links
- Oliveira Legislative website
- Oliveira Official State Senate website
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- 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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