Edward M. Lambert, Jr.

Edward M. Lambert, Jr.
Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Recreation
In office
2011–2013
Preceded by Rick Sullivan
Succeeded by Jack Murray
Mayor of Fall River, Massachusetts
In office
1996–2007
Preceded by John R. Mitchell
Succeeded by William F. Whitty (Acting)
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 8th Bristol District
In office
1989–1996
Preceded by Charles Silvia
Succeeded by Michael Rodrigues
Personal details
Born March 8, 1958
Fall River, Massachusetts
Nationality American
Political party Democratic
Residence Fall River, Massachusetts
Alma mater Southeastern Massachusetts University
Bridgewater State College
Occupation Politician
Civil servant

Edward M. Lambert, Jr. (born March 8, 1958 in Fall River, Massachusetts) is an American politician and government official who currently served as vice chancellor for government relations and public affairs at the University of Massachusetts Boston.[1]

He previously served as a member of the Fall River, Massachusetts School Committee from 1980–1989, the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1989–1996, Mayor of Fall River from 1996–2007, and Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation from 2011 to 2013.[2][2][3]

Outside politics Lambert served as the director of University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's Urban Initiative from 2007–2011.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Goode, Jo C. (June 12, 2013). "Former Fall River Mayor Lambert joining UMass Boston". The Herald News. Retrieved November 27, 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 Dan McDonald (January 27, 2011). "Lambert picked to head state Department of Conservation". South Coast Today. Retrieved 2011-02-19.
  3. ↑ 1989–1990 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.


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