Kimberly N. Ferguson is an American politician from Massachusetts. Ferguson is a
Republican member of
Massachusetts House of Representatives
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from the
1st Worcester district.
Education
Ferguson earned a certificate in Education Leadership and Management from Fitchburg State College. Ferguson earned a Master of Science degree in Speech/Language Pathology from Worcester State College.
Career
In November 2010, Ferguson won the election and became a Republican member of Massachusetts House of Representatives. Ferguson defeated Kenneth John O'Brien and Jonathan B. Long.
Legislation
In 2017, Ferguson filed a bill, to make it a
civil infraction
A summary offence or petty offence is a violation in some common law jurisdictions that can be proceeded against summarily, without the right to a jury trial and/or indictment (required for an indictable offence).
Canada
In Canada, summary offe ...
to intentionally misrepresent a pet as a
service animal
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. The proposed law would carry a fine of $500.
Personal life
Ferguson is single with one child. Ferguson lives in
Holden, Massachusetts.
See also
* 2019–2020 Massachusetts legislature
* 2021–2022 Massachusetts legislature
The 192nd Massachusetts General Court was a meeting of the legislative branch of the state government of Massachusetts. It consisted of elected members of the Senate and House of Representatives. It first convened in Boston at the Massachusetts ...
References
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Living people
Republican Party members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
Women state legislators in Massachusetts
People from Holden, Massachusetts
21st-century American women politicians
Year of birth missing (living people)
Worcester State University alumni
21st-century members of the Massachusetts General Court