Johnson & Wales' Runey Chairs RIPECThe Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC) held its 78th Annual Meeting virtually this week in front of nearly 200 virtual guests.
RIPEC recognized unsung heroes who have made outstanding contributions to public service. Frank J. Karpinski, Executive Director of the Employees' Retirement System of Rhode Island, was presented with the Gary S. Sasse Distinguished Service Award for outstanding contributions to state government. William Fazioli, Director of Planning and Economic Development for the City of East Providence, was presented with the Robert M. Goodrich Distinguished Public Service Award for outstanding contributions to local government.
“Since becoming chair of RIPEC in 2018, I have witnessed firsthand how committed our community leaders are to improve and enhance Rhode Island’s business climate,” said Mim Runey, LP.D., chancellor at Johnson & Wales University and chair of the RIPEC Board of Directors.
“With Rhode Island's economy still recovering from the pandemic, there is perhaps no more important time for RIPEC’s work towards improving public finance and economic opportunity in our state,” said Runey.
The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council is a nonpartisan and nonprofit public policy research organization dedicated to providing objective research and analysis that addresses the critical challenges surrounding public finance and economic opportunity in Rhode Island.
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