William "Smitty" Pignatelli
American politician
William "Smitty" Pignatelli (born August 31, 1959) is an American politician serving as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives , representing the 4th Berkshire District .
Political career
Pignatelli entered politics in 1987 when he was elected to the Lenox Planning Board. In 1992, he was elected to the Board of Selectmen, where he served until 2003. He also served as a Berkshire County Commissioner from 1995 to 1999, including two years as Chairman.[ 1]
In 2002, Pignatelli was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, defeating fellow Lenox resident Kevin J. Sherman by 106 votes in the Democratic primary and winning the general election with 50.2% of the vote against two candidates. He has run unopposed in six of ten subsequent general elections.[ 2]
As of 2023, Pignatelli represents the towns of Alford , Becket , Egremont , Great Barrington , Lee , Lenox , Monterey , Mount Washington , New Marlborough , Otis , Richmond , Sandisfield , Sheffield , Stockbridge , Tyringham , Washington and West Stockbridge , all in Berkshire County.[ 1]
On February 6, 2024, Pignatelli announced he would not seek reelection after eleven terms.[ 3]
[ 1] Vice Chair, House Committee on Rules
Vice Chair, Joint Committee on Rules
Joint Committee on Education
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development
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