April 28, 2021 •
Providence City Council Special Election Scheduled
Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea announced a special election for Providence City Council Ward 15 on July 6. If required, a special primary election is scheduled for June 8. The city council seat is vacant after Sabina Matos […]
Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea announced a special election for Providence City Council Ward 15 on July 6.
If required, a special primary election is scheduled for June 8.
The city council seat is vacant after Sabina Matos was confirmed and sworn in as lieutenant governor of the state earlier this month.
The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of Matos’s term until the end of 2022.
December 18, 2019 •
Special Election Scheduled for Rhode Island House Seat
Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea has announced special election dates for Rhode Island House District 56. The seat became vacant when Rep. Shelby Maldonado, a Providence Democrat, resigned to be Hispanic Outreach Director for the American Israeli Public Affairs […]
Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea has announced special election dates for Rhode Island House District 56.
The seat became vacant when Rep. Shelby Maldonado, a Providence Democrat, resigned to be Hispanic Outreach Director for the American Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).
Assuming more than one candidate from either major party qualifies for the ballot, the special primary election will be held on Tuesday, February 4.
The general election will be held on Tuesday, March 3.
August 9, 2019 •
Providence Special Election Dates Set
A special election for the Providence City Council Ward 10 seat has been set for November 5, with a primary on October 8. Luis Aponte resigned from the Ward 10 seat after pleading no contest to embezzling money from his […]
A special election for the Providence City Council Ward 10 seat has been set for November 5, with a primary on October 8.
Luis Aponte resigned from the Ward 10 seat after pleading no contest to embezzling money from his campaign.
The Board of Elections announced potential candidates must declare their candidacy on August 29 and 30.
June 29, 2011 •
Providence Lobbyist Registration Delay
City Accepting Information by E-Mail
Providence, Rhode Island will not have its online portal set up for lobbyist registrations by July 1, the date the new city local lobbying ordinance takes effect. However, the City Clerk will accept e-mail registrations containing the name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and lobbyist’s employer’s identification.
No registration fee will be due or accepted until the online portal becomes available. After the online portal becomes available, the City Clerk will contact individuals to complete the registration process.
The registration information can be e-mailed to astetson@providenceri.com.
May 13, 2011 •
Providence Lobby Law Pushed Back to July 1
Date Change
RHODE ISLAND: The Providence Lobbying Disclosure Ordinance, which was to take effect May 16, will now take effect July 1. The City Council’s Committee on Finance amended the March 11 ordinance extending the time to begin the implementation of the regulations. The new ordinance requires lobbyist registration, reporting, ID badges, and penalties.
This report refers to the March 23 Lobby Comply post “Providence Creates Lobbying Registration Law” by George Ticoras.
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