Legislative Record & Community Involvement
Some Highlights...

Community Issues

  • Eliminated state income tax on Social Security and other retirement benefits 
  • Worked with DOT to repair local roads & bridges ​
  • Obtained financial assistance for the construction of a new educational center for the East Providence Historical Society
  • Worked with residents to pass legislation that requires the C&D facilities at TLA “Pond View” to be enclosed, thereby ensuring cleaner air for the community (Click HERE to read article.)
  • Voted to lower estate taxes 
  • Acquired new van for our senior citizens of Rumford Towers 
  • Secured legislative grants for various community organizations 
  • Sponsor yearly resolution in recognition of the Armenian Genocide of 1915 

Education

  • Sponsored legislation mandating the study of Genocide & Holocaust in RI Schools
  • Secured technology grants for local elementary schools
  • Introduced legislation in line with a nationally recommended ratio of social workers to students 
  • Hosted local school field trips and class sessions at the State House

Small Businesses


  • Reduced corporate minimum tax to help local small businesses 
  • Sponsored successful legislation supporting small businesses 

Reform

  • Voted to abolish the “master lever”
  • Restored Ethics Commission for oversight of General Assembly
  • Supported campaign finance and lobbying reform
Please click HERE to see a comprehensive list of the legislation I have sponsored.