Newport Mayor Xay Endorses Amo for Congress -- First Mayoral Endorsement in Special Election
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Newport Mayor Xay Endorses Amo for Congress -- First Mayoral Endorsement in Special Election
In February, outgoing Congressman David Cicilline announced that he is stepping down from his seat in Congress this spring to take over the position as the head of the Rhode Island Foundation and collect a salary of $650,000 for the group dedicated to supporting those in need.
“Mayors need partners in Congress who we can count on to show up and help when it matters most. Gabe Amo was often the first call from the White House that my colleagues across the country received when they were guiding their communities through their darkest moments and hardest challenges,” said Khamsyvoravong. “I’ve known Gabe for almost twenty years, and he’s always showed up for Rhode Islanders. I’m proud to endorse Gabe Amo to represent Rhode Island’s First Congressional District.”
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTKhamsyvoravong won a seat on the Newport City Council in 2022 by the largest margin in modern Newport history and went on to be unanimously elected as Mayor by the City Council.
Amo is now the first candidate who has earned a mayoral endorsement in the 2023 special election for Congress.
“I’m proud to be endorsed by a leader who has been a longtime champion for Rhode Island and the people of Newport. Mayor Xay is part of a new generation of leadership and his support is a stamp of approval for the Rhode Island values and vast experience that I’ll bring to Congress on day one,” said Amo. “I look forward to meeting people in the City by the Sea, and across the district, to hear their stories and discuss how we can make Rhode Island stronger than ever.”