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Russell E. Holmes
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Holmes in 2011
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| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 6th Suffolk district |
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| Assumed office January 5, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Willie Mae Allen |
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| Born | August 17, 1969 Mound Bayou, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Boston University Northeastern University |
Russell Earl Holmes is an American politician. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He works in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. This is a group of people who make laws for the state of Massachusetts.
Mr. Holmes was first chosen for this job in November 2010. He represents the Sixth Suffolk District. This area includes several neighborhoods in Boston. These are Dorchester, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, and Roslindale.
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What Russell Holmes Does in Government
Russell Holmes started working in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in January 2011. He was elected by the people in his district.
His Early Roles in the House
When he first joined, Mr. Holmes had important jobs. He was the treasurer for the new members of the 187th General Court. He also served on the Judiciary Committee. This committee looks at laws about courts and justice.
Mr. Holmes was chosen for a special program. It was called the Emerging Leaders program. This program helps leaders learn new skills. He also worked on a group about Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards. These cards help people buy food and other important things.
Leading the Black and Latino Caucus
Russell Holmes was the leader of the Black and Latino Caucus of Massachusetts. This group works to make sure the voices of Black and Latino people are heard in the government. He also helped with a committee about public housing. This committee works to make sure people have safe and affordable places to live.
Current Committees and Responsibilities
Today, Mr. Holmes is still very active. He is the vice chairman of the Joint Committee on Public Housing. This means he helps lead discussions and decisions about housing for the public.
He is also a member of other important committees:
- The Joint Committee on Financial Services: This group deals with money and banking laws.
- The Joint Committee on Election Laws: This group looks at rules for voting and elections.
- The Joint Committee on Ways and Means: This group works on how the state collects and spends money.
See also
- 2019–2020 Massachusetts legislature
- 2021–2022 Massachusetts legislature
