Robert L. Hedlund (born July 12, 1961) is an American businessman and politician serving as the

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. He was formerly a member of the

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representing the Plymouth and Norfolk District.

Education and career

Hedlund attended Wentworth Institute,

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, and

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. Hedlund owned and operated Hedlund Motors located in Quincy, Massachusetts a truck and fire apparatus repair business from 1981 -1992. He was the host of "Monday Night Talk" on

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95.9 in

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, and served as a substitute host on various talk radio shows on WRKO-AM 680 Boston. He served as commissioner of

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from 2000-2001. Hedlund was formerly a member of the

who represented the Plymouth and

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District. His former Senate district included Cohasset,

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, Hingham, Hull, Marshfield, Norwell, Scituate, and Weymouth. On November 3, 2015, Hedlund was elected Mayor of Weymouth with 70% of the vote defeating longtime incumbent Mayor Susan M. Kay. Hedlund assumed office on January 4, 2016. In November 2019 Hedlund was re-elected as Weymouth Mayor defeating Edward Cowen by a margin of 82% - 18%.

Personal life

Hedlund formerly owned and operated the Four Square Restaurant & Bar in Braintree, Massachusetts.

References

External links

Official biography
* Republican Party Massachusetts state senators Mayors of places in Massachusetts Living people Wentworth Institute of Technology alumni Quincy College (Massachusetts) alumni University of Massachusetts Boston alumni 1961 births Place of birth missing (living people) Politicians from Quincy, Massachusetts People from Weymouth, Massachusetts American people of Swedish descent {{Massachusetts-MASenate-stub