Diossa Endorses Rivera for Central Falls Mayor

Diossa Endorses Rivera for Central Falls Mayor

Central Falls mayoral candidate and City Council President Maria Rivera received the endorsement of outgoing Mayor James Diossa on Thursday.

“While my term is nearing its end, progress in Central Falls needs to continue. That’s why I am proud to announce my endorsement of Council President Maria Rivera for Mayor,” said Diossa in a statement.

“I have worked with Maria in my capacity as Mayor for four years, and she has proven to be an incredible partner who shares the same love for our amazing city. Maria is thoughtful and compassionate – she listens and takes action. She knows how to get things done, and I know that she will continue to improve our city with ideas and vision. Early on in my mayoral term, I spoke of shattering another glass ceiling in Central Falls by electing a woman, and I think Central Falls has found its next mayor in Maria Rivera,” said Diossa.

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Rivera is currently the Central Falls City Council President.

She earned the position in just her second term as a council member, and was the top vote-getter in the 2018 election of all Council candidates.

Diossa said in his statement that the two of them have worked closely “to bring important fiscal responsibility measures to Central Falls, like a revamped rainy-day fund and capital improvement fund, and important new economic opportunities, like the Conant Thread Train Station District and the first Affordable Housing Fund to build new homeownership and rental opportunities.”

“Central Falls needs to keep moving forward with a focus on fiscal responsibility, jobs and the economy, stronger schools and a better quality of life,” said Rivera. "With Mayor Diossa’s endorsement and trust in my leadership, I pledge to be a strong voice to fight to rebuild our middle class. I’ve lived in Central Falls for more than 25 years – this is my home – and I will do everything I can to represent the true needs and voices of our families and small businesses.”