Joseph M. Tierney (January 1, 1941 – December 13, 2009) was an American politician who served as a member of the Boston City Council from 1972 to 1987.

He was the President of the City Council in 1977, 1979, and from 1983 to 1985.

He was a candidate for Mayor of Boston in 1987, losing to incumbent Raymond Flynn, 67% to 33%.

[1] He was the father of actress Maura Tierney.

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