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.