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NLC’s 40 Under 40: Central Falls Mayor James Diossa

NLC’s 40 Under 40: Central Falls Mayor James Diossa

By Brian Hull on January 23, 2013

James Diossa was elected Mayor of Central Falls on December 11, 2012, and has accepted responsibility for navigating his city out of bankruptcy and restoring his community’s belief in political leadership. He was elected councilman of Ward 4 in November 2009 at the age of 24, defeating a longtime incumbent.  He was also an New [...]

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New Leaders Council ’40 Under 40′ Event Saturday

New Leaders Council ’40 Under 40′ Event Saturday

By Brian Hull on January 22, 2013

The New Leaders Council Rhode Island will kick off their 2013 Institute this Saturday, January 26, and at 6:00pm, and invites the public to celebrate and support Rhode Island’s nominees for the national “40 Under 40″ Awards.  This year’s event will be held at Asian Palace, 1184 N. Main St., Providence. Rhode Island’s 2013 “40 [...]

Posted in Events, Featured, Rhode Island | Tagged Andy Posner, Brett Smiley, james diossa, new leaders council | Leave a response

10 Reasons to Support James Diossa for CF Mayor

10 Reasons to Support James Diossa for CF Mayor

By Matt Jerzyk on November 4, 2012

I am a big fan of City Councilman James Diossa – 1 of 5 candidates running in the November6th non-partisan primary for Mayor of Central Falls. Here are 10 reasons that you should vote for him, volunteer for him and donate to him between now and Tuesday. 1. Honesty matters.  As we have seen with [...]

Posted in Democrats, Elections, Featured | Tagged Central Falls, Ethics, james diossa, Joe Moran, mayor, Politics, Thomas Lazieh | 3 Responses

Downtown Providence from the Providence River. (Photo by Bob Plain)

Progress Report: Economic Development Void in RI; GOP Fans Father-Daughter Dance Flames; James Diossa

By Bob Plain on September 25, 2012

It seems RI Future and RIPEC agree on at least one thing. “Rhode Island does not have a clear vision of how to expand its economy or a governmental structure that helps create jobs, encourage companies to expand, attract businesses and develop workers’ skills,” reports the Providence Journal about RIPEC’s report on the EDC this [...]

Posted in RI Progress Report | Tagged Central Falls, Cranston, father-daughter dance, Gina Raimondo, james diossa, Mitt Romney, RIPEC | 1 Response

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