George Rogers (Massachusetts politician)
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Preceded byJoseph McIntyre
Succeeded byMark A. Howland
Preceded byJohn F. Parker
Succeeded byRobert M. Hunt
George Rogers | |
|---|---|
 George Rogers in 1967 | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 12th Bristol District | |
| In office 1999–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph McIntyre |
| Succeeded by | Mark A. Howland |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the Bristol and Plymouth District | |
| In office 1975–1978 | |
| Preceded by | John F. Parker |
| Succeeded by | Robert M. Hunt |
| Mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1970–1971 | |
| Preceded by | Edward F. Harrington |
| Succeeded by | John A. Markey |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 2nd Bristol District | |
| In office 1969–1970 | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 7th Bristol District | |
| In office 1965–1969 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 2, 1933 |
| Died | June 30, 2018 (aged 84) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Providence College |
| Occupation | Teacher Politician |
George Rogers (August 2, 1933 – June 30, 2018) was an American politician who served as a member of the Massachusetts General Court and as Mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Born and raised in New Bedford, Rogers graduated from Providence College in 1958 and later taught at Fairhaven High School and Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School.[1] He began his career in elected office as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, where he served from 1965 to 1970. In 1969, he was elected Mayor of New Bedford.[2] In 1971, Rogers lost his reelection campaign to John A. Markey.[3]