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Steven A. Tolman (born October 2, 1954 in

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) is an American labor union leader who is the current President of the

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. He is a former state legislator who served in the

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(1999–2011), representing the 2nd Suffolk and Middlesex district, and the

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(1994–1998). Prior to serving in the Massachusetts legislature he was a commissioner for the Watertown Housing Authority and a member of the Democratic State Committee.Member Profile – Steven A. Tolman
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. He was elected President of the

on October 6, 2011. He remained in the State Senate until October 13, 2011, following the vote on the casino gambling bill. Tolman is a resident of the Brighton neighborhood in

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and is a member of the

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. He is the brother of former state senator Warren Tolman.

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1954 births Living people Democratic Party Massachusetts state senators Democratic Party members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives American trade union leaders University of Massachusetts Boston alumni Politicians from Boston {{Massachusetts-MASenate-stub

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