Cory Atkins (born February 10, 1947) is an American politician who served in the

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from 1999 to 2019. Atkins is a

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resident and a member of the

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Background

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Atkins went to Burdett Business School and then received her bachelor's degree from

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. Prior to serving in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Atkins worked as a partner with ADS Ventures from 1992 until 1999. She is an instructor at Middlesex Community College and writes a political newspaper column and travel column. She was married to

Chester G. Atkins Chester Greenough Atkins (born April 14, 1948) is a former member of the United States House of Representatives. He is a Democratic Party (United States), Democrat from Massachusetts. Born in Geneva, Switzerland in 1948, he graduated from Conco ...

who also served in the

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and in the

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, but has been separated from him for several years.

Politics

June 1, 2016, Voted Yea on Bill S 735 to pass a bill that prohibits discrimination based on gender identity in public places. March 9, 2016, Voted Yea on Bill H4049 to establish regulations for ride-sharing companies. July 31, 2014, Voted Yea on Bill H 4278 to amend firearm laws June 18, 2014, Voted Yea on Bill S 2123 to increase the minimum wage January 22, 2013, Atkins introduced House Bill 2491, authorizing the town of Concord to impose an income tax on its residents to provide property tax relief. Jan 28, 2010, Voted Yea on Bill H 4441 to establish school nutrition standards April 27, 2009, Voted Yea along with 108 other Democrats on the Sciortino Amdt to increase sales tax from 5 percent to 6.25 percent July 29, 2008, Voted Nay to Bill H 5022 to reduce the firearm licensing fee Jan. 23, 2008, Voted Yea to Bill H 4477 to ban cellphone use while driving a motorcycle

Protest vote

Cory Atkins is well known for her protest vote against Mass. House Speaker Sal DiMaisi's reelection in 2009. Atkins, along with six other Democrats, voted "present" as a signal to the need for new leadership on Beacon Hill. These seven Democrats were praised for their bold vote against DiMaisi. Atkins pointed to her duty to serve her constituents with her best judgement.'Beacon Hill's 7 Brave Souls', Yvonne Abraham, Boston Globe, 10/18/09

References

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