LYNN — The MassINC Gateway Cities Innovation Institute has announced Mayor Thomas M. McGee as its first recipient of the Mayor Bill Carpenter Award for Excellence in Gateway City Leadership.
The institute described McGee as an elected official who seeks out new ideas and works collaboratively to advance them, elevating the status of the city and furthering the collective interests of gateway cities throughout the commonwealth.
“MassINC is honored to recognize Mayor McGee for years of unwavering public service to Lynn and steadfast partnership with gateway city leaders across the state,” the institute said. “During his time as a state Senator and Transportation Committee chair, he worked collaboratively to pass innovative legislation that improved transportation for the region. As mayor, he continued to lead in this manner, spurring housing production and stimulating economic development.”
McGee will be honored on Thursday, Sept. 30 at the ninth annual Gateway Cities Innovation Institute Awards and Summit night. This year’s summit will be on infrastructure for equitable economic growth.
The event will be held via Zoom, and pre-registration is required.
