Rhode Island Senate Leadership
There’s a high-stakes fight over the future of the Rhode Island Senate, but it’s not because everyone wants to know who the next majority leader will be, but because that person will ultimately succeed. This is because it is the favorite with the highest possibility of winning. Dominic Ruggerio As President of the Senate. Mr. Ruggerio, who missed much of the last legislative session due to health issues and was away from campaigning over the summer, dropped his support for the Senate seat. Val Lawson In the last session with the current majority leader, following a much-discussed rift. ryan pearson. Although Mr. Pearson claims the support of more than half of his Democratic colleagues, that does not mean he has the votes to remain party leader.
Chairman of Warwick City Council
and Stephen P. McAllister Away from the city council, the election for Warwick council president appears to be as follows: Vincent Gebhardt and anthony sinapi nevertheless Edgar Ladouceur There is still a chance he could challenge for the top job. Mr. Gebhardt is seen as a possible candidate for mayor someday, and the City Council president position could be a good stepping stone.
mayor of newport
Whether he remains mayor or not, Sai Kamsiboravong He has already established himself as one of the brightest prospects in Rhode Island Democratic politics. But the title remains important to Kamsiboravong’s vision for Newport and to maintaining momentum as offices open across the state in the coming years. Keep in mind that the Mayor of Newport is the equivalent of the City Council President in most places, so it’s his colleagues who need to re-elect him. Traditionally, the city councilor who receives the most votes citywide becomes mayor, so Kamsiboravong will aim to improve his score even further on election day.
Providence Board of Education Chairman
The city has been transitioning to a half-elect, half-appointed school board since January, with five members expected to be elected next week, followed by a mayor. Brett Smiley We will probably make five appointments (with City Council approval) by the end of the year. Mr. Smiley is largely absent from elected school board races, but could be expected to have more influence over the presidency. Tyrell Stevens A current director running for one of the elected posts is lining up his vote for the top job.
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