2020 Election Profile: Ramon Perez, RI House District 13

2020 Election Profile: Ramon Perez, RI House District 13

Meet Ramon Perez who is running for election in House District 13 (Providence, Johnston).

Read what he has to say about why he is running for office.

This is part of an ongoing series by GoLocal featuring each of the candidates for House and Senate.

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1. What do you think is the biggest political issue this campaign season in Rhode Island?
 
Obviously, Covid-19 is our biggest concern.  But the issue I can have the biggest impact on, as a Legislator, is holding down taxes, and eliminating the hated CAR TAX.  That was my biggest priority, when I served previously.
 
What do we need to do to improve Rhode Island’s economy?
 
Hold down taxes, and reduce unnecessary regulations, that make it hard for our small businesses to survive.  As a small business owner (Providence Taxi), I recognize how important this is.
 
2. What is the greatest challenge facing Rhode Island as a state?
 
Education.  Long before everyone was talking about this, I made it my priority to improve our schools. When I was the State Rep., I regularly visited all 6 public schools in my District, and I worked with the Principals. I helped organize a training class for teachers at one school, on what goes on in the neighborhood around their school.  While in the Legislature, I was the biggest supporter of Achievement First Mayoral Academy (which is in my District).
 
3. Why are you running for office?  What makes you uniquely qualified?
 
I want to return to the Legislature, so that I can finish the work that I started.
 
I will make sure that the Car Tax is totally eliminated.
 
I will oppose all tax increases, and any tolls on cars.
 
I will work to limit increases in property taxes.
 
I want to provide less costly auto insurance.
 
I want to improve public safety; services for our elderly; & job opportunities.
 
I will be visible to all my constituents.  I have been to every house in my District, at least once a year, for the past 5 years, to learn what people are thinking.
 
4. Who is your inspiration?
 
My mother is my inspiration.  I want to make her proud of me.
 
BIO :

Ramon Perez is a small business owner (Providence Taxi).
 
He is active with the Fountain Of Life Church on Plainfield St. (where the 1025 Club used to be).
 
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