Paul Donato

Paul Donato
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 35th Middlesex District
Incumbent
Assumed office 2001
Preceded by	Mike Festa
Mayor of Medford
In office 1980–1985
Preceded by	Eugene F. Grant
Succeeded by	Marilyn Porreca
Personal details
Born	(1941-10-27) October 27, 1941 Boston
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	University of Massachusetts Boston
Occupation	Manufacturer's Representative Politician

Paul J. Donato (born October 27, 1941 in Boston) is an American politician who currently represents the 35th Middlesex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He previously served as a member of the Medford, Massachusetts school committee from 1972 to 1975 and the city council from 1976 to 1985 and again from 1996 to 2000. While serving on the council, Donato also served as deputy mayor (1980 to 1985), Mayor (1980 to 1985), and council president (1999 to 2000).