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4/3/23
RI Democratic Executive Committee Approves the State Delegate Selection Plan 2024
Formal Review by National Democratic Rules & Bylaws Committee to be done in May 2023
WARWICK, RI – In compliance with the national Democratic Party guidelines for each of the fifty states and to make the 2024 Democratic National Convention as inclusive and representative as possible, the Rhode Island Democratic Party submitted its Rhode Island Delegate Selection Plan.
The plan for the convention, which is slated to be held in 2024, includes specific steps for identifying its thirty (30) delegates and two (2) alternates, and required review and input by the state party’s Affirmative Action Committee.
The mission of the plan is to ensure that each state makes aggressive outreach to its typically under-represented communities: women, minorities, Hispanic, African American, Native Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, disabled, LGBTQ+, and youth. It enables all voters who wish to take part as Democrats vote on who will represent them at the DNC, and when the Presidential and Vice Presidential nominees are chosen.
The plan sets timelines in conformance with national Democratic standards about when and how voters can get involved in the “state-government-run presidential preference primary.” This includes how to become a presidential candidate (filing dates for the statement of intent for Election Year 2024).
Within the plan are details about the process and timeline for District-Level Delegates. The full Rhode Island Delegate Selection Plan will become available online for review beginning at 2:00 pm and will be posted for the 30-day public comment period on the Rhode Island Democratic website.
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3/21/23
RIDP Statement on Rep. Quattrocchi
WARWICK, RI – The Rhode Island Democratic Party strongly condemns the dangerous and hateful homophobic rhetoric Representative Robert Quattrocchi directed at Democratic State Representative Rebecca Kislak and our state’s LGBTQ+ residents.
The hateful behavior displayed by State Representative Robert Quattrocchi in a public hearing is beneath the dignity of an elected official.
Rhode Island has a proud tradition of tolerance and the RI Democratic Party is proud to stand up for the rights and safety of our LGBTQ+ community.
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2/21/23
U.S. Representative David Cicilline Stepping Down from Congress
Cicilline to become President and CEO of Rhode Island Foundation
WARWICK, RI- U.S. Representative David Cicilline of Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District announced that he is resigning from Congress to step up as President and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation–the state’s largest philanthropic organization devoted to improving the lives of Rhode Islanders. Cicilline’s resignation is effective May 31st.
Democratic Party Chairman Joe McNamara says, “Our state is lucky to have witnessed the extraordinary leadership of David Cicilline for 28 years. His public service started in 1995 when he was elected to serve as District 4’s State Representative. After four successful terms, Cicilline continued his service to the state as Mayor of Providence. As Providence’s first openly gay mayor, we are thankful for the doors that he has opened. David’s new position at the Rhode Island Foundation is a perfect match for his continued advocacy for Rhode Island’s working families.”
David Cicilline was first elected to represent and serve Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District in 2010, and he quickly got to work. Some of his accomplishments include securing a historic $2.5 billion investment for Rhode Island’s roads, bridges, and infrastructure; extending benefits to millions of veterans exposed to toxic substances in the line of duty; and crafting the first commonsense, bipartisan gun violence prevention law in 30 years. No matter what, David centered the needs of Rhode Islanders around everything he accomplished in Congress.
He devoted himself to creating a sustainable future for not only Rhode Island, but for the whole nation. Cicilline voiced major support for the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022–a bipartisan bill aimed to make valuable investments in the workforce of the future. The bill strengthens American manufacturing, supply chains, and national security by making investments into innovative practices like nanotechnology, clean energy, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence.
Cicilline’s tenure in Congress will be remembered for how he put Rhode Islanders first, fearlessly going toe-to-toe with big corporations to make life more affordable for us all. As Chairman of the Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law (ACAL) Subcommittee, Cicilline produced cutting-edge research and investigations into tech firms’ monopolies within our digital economy and markets. His work in antitrust will continue to protect small businesses, consumer privacy, net neutrality, innovation, and consumer choice.
Cicilline showed an unmatched commitment to the LGBTQ+ community, especially as Chair of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus. The House passed his Equality Act and Global Respect Act this Congress, and two Equality Caucus endorsed bills have been signed into law under his tenure as Chair. He has helped pave the way for bigger and better political representation and leadership for the LGBTQ+ community.
The Rhode Island Democratic Party will be forever grateful for David Cicilline’s service and unfettered dedication to our state. Although he will soon be leaving Congress, we are confident that his new role at the Rhode Island Foundation will be yet another vehicle for him to make long-lasting progress. We thank David for his years of service to our state, and we look forward to seeing his future accomplishments.
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