Richard E. McLaughlin

Richard E. McLaughlin (December 10, 1915 – June 29, 1993) was a Massachusetts government official who served as Registrar of Motor Vehicles and Commissioner of Public Safety.

Richard E. McLaughlin
Massachusetts Registrar of Motor Vehicles
In office
1979–1983
Preceded byAlan Mackey
Succeeded byAlan Mackey
In office
1964–1971
Preceded byJames R. Lawton
Succeeded byDave Lucey
Massachusetts Secretary of Public Safety
In office
1971–1975
Preceded byOffice created
Succeeded byCharles Barry
Personal details
Born(1915-12-10)December 10, 1915
DiedJune 29, 1993(1993-06-29) (aged 77)
Cambridge, Massachusetts
ResidenceCambridge, Massachusetts

McLaughlin was appointed Registrar of Motor Vehicles in 1964 by Governor Endicott Peabody.[1] In 1971, Francis W. Sargent appointed McLaughlin to the newly created post of Secretary of Public Safety.[1] He was also a member of the National Highway Safety Advisory Committee.

After a four-year absence during the Dukakis administration, McLaughlin returned as Registrar of Motor Vehicles under Edward J. King.[1]

References

  1. "Richard E. McLaughlin, at 77; former motor vehicles registrar". Boston Globe. June 30, 1993.
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