About Joe
Sen. Joseph D. Kenney, a Republican from Wakefield, is in his fourteenth year in the legislature. He beat well known Conway radio talk host George Cleveland, the Grandson of President Grover Cleveland, and long time Democrat activist to win his third term in the Senate this past fall. A Lt. Col in the Marines reserves active duty the Senator was called up to serve during his term last year in Iraq. He was known to do constituent service wo rk from his laptop while in Iraq . The senator worked his way up from private to Lt. Col; has been a member of the U.S. Marine Corps since 1980, and today serves as a special projects officer. During his career Joe has also been a public assistance officer, a teacher, and a summer youth director.
New Hampshire Medical Society Senator of the Year Award NH Association of Counties Senator of the Year Award (Both in 2006)
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Grew up in a small business family..... He was first elected to the New Hampshire Senate in November 2002. Previously, he served as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives for four terms. Kenney formerly served as vice chairman of the Carroll County delegation. Previous leadership positions held include:
Chairman of Transportation 2002-2004 Chairman of Executive, Department and Administration Committee 2004-2006 Health and Human Services Committee (six years) Kenney currently serves on the Executive Departments and Administration Committee, and the Health and Human Services Committee. The senator resides in Wakefield and is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire ( UNH), where he earned a bachelor's degree. He is married with two children and a 42 year resident of Wakefield. |