Carlos Henriquez facts for kids
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Carlos Henriquez
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| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 5th Suffolk District | |
| In office January 5, 2011 – February 6, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Marie St. Fleur |
| Succeeded by | Evandro Carvalho |
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| Born | Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | University of Massachusetts Boston |
| Occupation | Community Organizer Politician |
Carlos Tony Henriquez is an American Democratic politician. He served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 5th Suffolk district. His time in office ended in February 2014.
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Community Work and Involvement
Helping the Neighborhood
Carlos Henriquez has always been very active in his community. He worked with the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative (DSNI). At DSNI, he helped young people with projects to improve their community. These projects included cleaning up areas and planning new community centers.
Other Community Roles
Henriquez was also involved with several other important groups. He was part of the Ward 13 Democratic Committee. He also worked with the NAACP, which is a civil rights organization. He was a member of the Young Professional Network of the Urban League. Additionally, he participated in the Roxbury Master Plan Oversight Committee and the Roxbury Neighborhood Council. All these roles showed his dedication to making his community a better place.
Political Career
Serving in the State House
Carlos Henriquez began his term in the Massachusetts House of Representatives on January 5, 2011. He represented the 5th Suffolk District. This district includes parts of Boston, Massachusetts. As a state representative, he worked on laws and policies for his constituents. His term in the House ended on February 6, 2014.
Later Political Efforts
After his time in the State House, Henriquez continued to be interested in public service. In March 2017, he announced he would run for the Boston City Council. He sought to represent District 7.
In the preliminary election held in September 2017, Henriquez was one of 13 candidates. He received 4.29% of the votes cast. This meant he did not move on to the general election in November.
