Robert Britto
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Robert Britto | |
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| Member of the Rhode Island Senate from the 18th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Cynthia Mendes |
| President of the East Providence City Council | |
| In office January 2019 – January 2023 | |
| Succeeded by | Robert P. Rodericks |
| Member of the East Providence City Council from Ward 1 | |
| In office January 2015 – January 2023 | |
| Succeeded by | Frank Rego |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 1, 1963 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Danielle |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Stonehill College |
Robert Britto (born 1963), is an American politician and retail project manager. A Democrat, he represents District 18 in the Rhode Island State Senate. Britto previously served as the President of the City Council and as a city councilor of East Providence.[1]
Early life and education
Britto was born on July 1, 1963 in Providence, Rhode Island. He graduated Stonehill College with a major in international studies and soon returned back to the Ocean State.[2]
Career
Britto has worked in project management throughout his career, specifically in the retail and design field. As of 2023, Britto is employed by the Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation as a design and construction specialist. The agency works to create healthy, attractive, and affordable homes across Rhode Island.[3]
East Providence City Council
Britto was elected to the East Providence City Council in 2014, representing Ward 1. He was re-elected shortly thereafter and was selected to be the council's Chairman in 2019.[4]
Britto's work has been generally celebrated on the Council. Britto focused on traffic control, the promotion of diversity, raising teacher pay, and creating economical growth in the city's waterfront district. Britto was also a key factor in a city charter change which shifted its executive authority to a mayor instead of a city manager.[5]
Rhode Island House of Representatives
Britto was sworn into the Rhode Island House of Representatives in January 2023. He is a member of the Senate Committee on Finance and the Senate Committee on Environment and Agriculture.
Elections
2012
Britto ran in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island's 63rd state house district in 2012. He placed second, losing to Katherine Kazarian by 220 votes.[6]
2022
Britto announced his campaign for the Rhode Island State Senate, succeeding Cynthia Mendes, the incumbent State Senator, who had launched an unsuccessful bid for the state's Lieutenant Governor post. Britto faced special education teacher and progressive activist, Gregory Greco, who was running with the support of Senator Mendes, in the Democratic primary. Britto edged out a thin primary win against Greco, with only a 326-vote margin.[7]
Britto heralded over Republican Anna Peters in the November general election.[8]
References
- ^ "Senator Robert Britto". www.rilegislature.gov.
- ^ "Robert Britto". Ballotpedia.
- ^ "Senator Robert Britto". www.rilegislature.gov.
- ^ "Bob Britto Announces His Candidacy for Rhode Island State Senate-District 18". ReporterToday East Providence.
- ^ "Senator Robert Britto". www.rilegislature.gov.
- ^ "Robert Britto". Ballotpedia.
- ^ "Democratic candidates face off in District 18 primary". The Valley Breeze.
- ^ "DaSilva wins re-election as Mayor; Amore takes R.I. Sec. of State; School Bonds Approved". ReporterToday.