Cuervo and Smiley Are Piling Up Endorsements for Mayor
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Cuervo and Smiley Are Piling Up Endorsements for Mayor
The latest to sign on to support Cuervo is former Providence Mayor Angel Taveras who said in a Tweet, "Proud to support Cuervo to be the next Mayor of Providence. [He] has the vision, wisdom and humility that Providence needs at this unique moment in history.”
In addition, Cuervo also has gained the support of Senate Leader Maryellen Goodwin — a State House powerbroker who represents Smith Hill — as well as Senator Ana Quezada.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTCuervo has also landed the endorsements from State Representatives Jose Batista and Ramon Perez.
He has also received the endorsement of Central Falls Judge Joseph Molina-Flynn and Providence City Council members Rachel Miller and Kat Kerwin.
Meanwhile, Brett Smiley, the former top aide to former Governor Gina Raimondo and Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza, is leading the Providence Mayoral candidates in fundraising -- he has $427,105.14 cash on hand, according to Rhode Island campaign finance reports, a significant lead over Cuervo who has $213,138.32. But, to date, he can't match Cuervo's endorsement list.
Smiley claims endorsements from one member of the General Assembly Representative -- Edith Ajello -- and three members of the City Council (Councilmembers Michael Correia, JoAnn Ryan and, James Taylor).
He also cites the endorsement of former RI Lt. Governor Charles J. Fogarty - Smiley worked for Fogarty when Fogarty ran for governor in 2006.
And, Smiley says two long-time retired East Side State Senators -- Rhoda Perry and Myrth York -- have endorsed him.
LaFortune and Solomon
Nirva LaFortune did not respond to questions about endorsements and has not cited any to date during the campaign. She has $141,568.28 cash on hand.
Former Providence City Council President Michael Solomon has $280,700.00 on hand and has not announced any endorsements to date.