Representative Paul J. Donato (D-Medford) is serving his fourth term in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Prior to entering the Legislature in January, 2001, he served on the Medford School Committee from 1971-1975, the Medford City Council from 1976-1985 (served as Mayor 1980-1985) and from 1995-2001 (served as Council President from 1999-2000).
Representative Donato represents the 35th Middlesex District which consists of Wards 1 and 2, Ward 3, Precinct 1, Ward 7, Precinct 2 and Ward 8, Precinct 1 in the City of Medford and Ward 1, Ward 3, Precinct 2 and Ward 7, Precinct 1 in the City of Malden.
Representative Donato is Co-President of his freshman State House class of 2001-2002. He presently serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling and is a member of the House Committee on Child Care and Neglect as well as the Foster Care Committee. He previously served as Vice-Chairman of the House Committee on Personnel and Administration and served on the Transportation, Energy, and Local Affairs Committees.
Representative Donato is active throughout the community and is a member of many organizations including the Medford Knights of Columbus, Sons of Italy, Medford Kiwanis (Lt. Governor 1992-1993), Medford Elks, Malden Irish American Club, Medford Chamber of Commerce (Board of Directors), Malden Chamber of Commerce, Friends of Chevalier and Gene Mack Gym (Board of Directors), Medford Democratic City Committee (Chairman), Triangle, Inc. (Board of Directors), and Hallmark Health System (Corporator).
Representative Donato resides in Medford with his wife, Rosann. They have two children and six grandchildren.
