BOSTON â With the imminent departure of House Speaker Robert DeLeo seemingly assured, questions about the timing of the transition have inflamed some House progressives, while other legislators say they look forward to a smooth hand-off whenever that happens.
DeLeo stayed silent Monday, after filing notice before the start of the weekend that he intended to enter into negotiations with Northeastern University for a post-politics job that would precipitate the first change in power atop the House in 12 years.
The shake-up could come this week, at a time when the Legislature, like other institutions, is navigating life during a pandemic, and trying to finalize major legislation before the end of the session Jan. 5.
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ATHOL Massachusetts state Rep. Robert DeLeo disclosed Friday that he intends to enter into negotiations for a position at his alma mater, Northeastern University. The move formally signals his intentions to step down as Speaker of the Massachusetts House.
In a letter to House officials, the 70-year-old DeLeo said, “I write to disclose that I intend to begin negotiating prospective employment opportunities with Northeastern University.”
DeLeo, a Democrat from Winthrop, was first elected to the House in 1990 and has served as Speaker for the past 12 years, the lengthiest tenure of any Speaker in state history.
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