Paul J. Donato

Paul J. Donato was born on October 27, 1941, in Boston, Massachusetts. He is a Democratic representative serving the 35th Middlesex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. The district encompasses areas in both Medford and Malden, including multiple wards and precincts in each city.

Political Experience

Representative Donato has had an extensive career in public service spanning several decades:

Local Government Service
- Served on the Medford School Committee from 1972 to 1975
- Served on the Medford City Council from 1976 to 1985 and again from 1996 to 2000
- Held positions as Medford Mayor and Council President

State Legislature
- Entered the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 2001 and has served for twelve terms
- Served as President of his freshman class
- Held the position of Second Assistant Majority Leader

Committee Leadership and Assignments
- Served as Chairman of the Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
- Chaired the House Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- Served as Vice-Chairman of the House Committee on Personnel and Administration
- Served on the House Ethics Committee and House Ways and Means Committee
- Previously served on the Transportation, Energy, and Local Affairs Committees

Additional Roles
- Appointed to the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
- Member of the Massachusetts Network of Foster Care Alumni Board
- Ex-officio member of the Children, Youth and Families Advisory Committee
- Served as House Co-Chairman of the Special Commission on Municipal Relief