ABOUT BILL

Bill is a lifelong Canton resident and a proud graduate of Canton High School. After graduation, Bill joined the family insurance business, which was founded by his grandfather in Canton in 1925. Wanting to give back to his community, Bill became a Library Trustee and an Assessor for the Town of Canton. Bill took his experience in local government with him to Beacon Hill when he was elected State Representative.

Bill has dedicated his career to public service and the region he has called home his entire life.  

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Bill is currently the Chair of the House Committee on Rules.  He was previously the Chair of House Personnel and Administration. He has held vice-chair positions on the Banks and Banking Committee (now called Financial Services) and the Committee on Children and Families.  He has also served as a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, Housing Committee, the Transportation Committee, and the Energy Committee (now called the Committee on the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture).

Bill is happily married to Paula Russell Galvin (also a proud CHS graduate). Bill and Paula have two adult children. They live in Canton with their two dogs. Bill is an avid Boston sports fan and in his free time enjoys golf and spending time with his family.