Joseph Keaveny is an American attorney, banker, and politician who served as a member of the

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for the 4th district from 2009 to 2016. After leaving the Senate, he was appointed to serve as Administrative Law Judge of the Missouri Department of Labor.

Early life and education

Judge Keaveny is one of six children born to the late John Joseph and Mary Justine Keaveny. He grew up in the city's Skinker DeBaliviereneighborhood and is a graduate of

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. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the

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, followed by a Master of Science degree in finance and a

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from

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Career

Keaveny has worked in the banking industry, managing portfolios for high-worth individuals and later managing

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(SEC) compliance issues for

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. For several years, he volunteered as a board member for the Skinker-DeBaliviere Housing Corporation — learning first-hand the challenges of rebuilding derelict properties, which led to a strong advocacy for state Historic Tax Credits. During his tenure on the Skinker-DeBaliviere Community Council, Keaveny spent time working with the

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on public safety issues — an experience that reinforced his belief that the City of St. Louis must regain local control of its police force, a position opposed by the St. Louis Police Officers' Association.

Missouri Senate

Keaveny was elected to the

to represent the citizens of the 4th Senatorial District, which includes downtown and eastern St. Louis City, during a special election on November 3, 2009, to fill an unexpired term. On July 7, 2016, Keaveny resigned his position in the Missouri Senate after being appointed by Missouri Governor

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(D) to serve as an administrative law judge at the Department of Labor.

Committees

*Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections * Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families * Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence * Veterans' Affairs, Pensions and Urban Affairs * Educated Citizenry 2020 Committee * Joint Committee on Education * Joint Committee on Public Employees Retirement * Joint Interim Committee on Oversight of Federal Stimulus and Stabilization Funds * Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Health * Health Care Stabilization Fund Feasibility Board

Personal life

Keaveny and wife Karen have four grown children: Shannon, Lauren, Joseph and Ellen.

References

*''Official Manual, State of Missouri, 2009-2010''. Jefferson City, MO:Secretary of State.

External links

Missouri Senate - Joseph Keaveny
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