Carroll Sheehan
| Carroll Sheehan | |
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| Massachusetts Commissioner of Commerce and Development | |
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In office 1969–1971 |
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| Preceded by | Theodore Schulenberg |
| Succeeded by | Frederick Centanni |
| City Manager of Medford, Massachusetts | |
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In office 1980–1982 |
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| Preceded by | James O. Nicholson |
| Succeeded by | John Ghiloni |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
September 11, 1925 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | May 17, 2016 (aged 90) Stoneham, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Stoneham, Massachusetts |
| Occupation | Real Estate |
Carroll P. Sheehan was an American real estate executive and political figure who was a candidate for Governor of Massachusetts in 1974.
Sheehan was born on September 11, 1925 in Boston. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. Sheehan graduated from Suffolk University with a Bachelor of Science degree.
Prior to entering government, Sheehan worked in industrial and commercial real estate. In this field he gained extensive experience in industrial development. He was particularly active in planning the reuse of abandoned mills and the development of industrial parks. Sheehan was a leading figure in the revival of the Pequot Mills in Salem, Massachusetts. He was also involved in projects in Lawrence, New Bedford, Pittsfield, and Fall River.
In 1960, Sheehan was appointed to the Boston Planning Board by Mayor John F. Collins. He was elected Chairman of the Board at his first meeting. In 1965 he was appointed by Governor John Volpe to the newly created State Industrial Finance Board.
In 1968, Sheehan was an unsuccessful candidate for the Massachusetts House of Representatives in the 6th Norfolk District.
Sheehan also held municipal office in Milton, Massachusetts. He was a Town Meeting Member, Chairman of the Off-Street Parking Committee, and a member of the Board of Appeals.
On June 22, 1969, Sheehan was appointed Commissioner of Commerce and Development by Acting Governor Francis W. Sargent, effective July 1. In this position, he was tasked with attracting interest in Massachusetts from tourists and new businesses. Sheehan was considered as a possible running mate for Sargent in 1970, but was passed over in favor of Commissioner of Administration and Finance Donald R. Dwight. He was also considered for the position of Secretary of Communities and Development, but former Boston City Councilor Thomas I. Atkins was chosen instead. Friction between Sheehan and Sargent led to Sheehan's resignation in 1971.
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