Susan Fargo

Susan Cooley Fargo (August 27, 1942 – November 15, 2019) was an American politician from the state of Massachusetts. She was elected to the 5th Middlesex District in the Massachusetts State Senate in 1997, and later elected to the 3rd Middlesex District in 2003. Prior to serving in the Massachusetts legislature, she was a public management professional who served on the Lincoln Board of Selectmen and the Middlesex executive committee.[2]

Susan Fargo
Member of the Massachusetts Senate
from the Third Middlesex district
In office
2003–2012
Member of the Massachusetts Senate
from the Fifth Middlesex district
In office
1997–2003
Preceded byLucille Hicks
Personal details
Born(1942-08-27)August 27, 1942
Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
DiedNovember 15, 2019(2019-11-15) (aged 77)
Lincoln, Massachusetts, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Foster M. Fargo Jr.[1]
ResidenceLincoln, Massachusetts

Fargo co-chaired the Committee on Public Health during her time in the Massachusetts State Senate, and was known for her push to ban smoking in the workplace and enact tax credits for senior citizens.[3] On February 10, 2012, Fargo announced that she would not seek a ninth term.[3]

Background

Fargo was born in Peoria, Illinois. She went to Stephens College before receiving her bachelor's degree from Northwestern University. Fargo obtained two master's degree from Harvard: one from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and one from the John F. Kennedy School of Government.[4][1]

Fargo died on November 15, 2019 at the age of 77.[1]

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References
  1. Susan C. Fargo-obituary
  2. http://www.malegislature.gov/People/PeopleBio/62
  3. http://bostonherald.com/news/politics/view/20120210state_sen_susan_fargo_wont_seek_re-election
  4. 'Public Officials of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2009-2010,' William F. Welch/Steven T. James-editors, Biographical Sketch of Susan C. Fargo, pg. 52
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