Fung Names Pagliarini Campaign COO
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Fung Names Pagliarini Campaign COO
“Like many Rhode Islanders, I have long admired Mayor Fung’s exceptional executive skills and willingness to fight hard for what he believes in. Not only is he smart, thoughtful and honest, but accessible to all at all times,” said Pagliarini.
He will have oversight for coalition building, operations, and strategic communications.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST“I am extremely excited to add someone with J.R.’s experience and outstanding reputation to our team. J.R. brings over three decades of campaign experience and is perhaps the only Rhode Islander who has already worked at the local, state and federal level for Republicans, Democrats and an Independent. He is well known and highly respected across the political spectrum,” said Fung.
About Pagliarini
Pagliarini was most recently president of Fabiani Pinto, an international business development and government relations firm.
Throughout his career he has held numerous leadership roles including Chief of Staff at the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation; Chief of Staff and Senior Executive Advisor to Providence Mayor Angel Taveras; Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Donald Carcieri; State Director for United States Senator Lincoln Chafee; Associate Commissioner of Higher Education; and Interim Executive Director of the Rhode Island College Foundation.
Pagliarini received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Fairfield University and a Master of Arts degree from the Elliott School of International Affairs at The George Washington University.
He is a graduate of Bishop Hendricken High School.
2018 Governor’s Race Playbook - September 17, 2018
Momentum:Up
Allan Fung (R)
Wins:
A solid win in the primary coupled with the Raimondo stumble was a good start to the campaign.
Losses:
One big loss is the inability to galvanize the party after the primary. In 2014, Fung could not mend fences with challenger Ken Block and in 2018, where is Patricia Morgan's endorsement?
X-Factor: Needs to convince Trillo voters that "a vote for Joe is a vote for Gina."
Momentum: Flat
Gina Raimondo (D)
Wins:
A bigger primary win than some anticipated. While the "Anybody But Gina" group was solid, it was not enough for Matt Brown.
The good news is she ought to be able to consolidate much of Brown's voters.
Losses:
Her TV commercial error is embarrassing. With $8 million campaign budget one ought to be able to properly review a TV spot. SEE THE COMMERCIAL HERE
X-Factor: Her campaign chant, "Trillo...Trillo...Trillo" as he splits the conservative vote.
Momentum: Up
Joe Trillo (I)
Wins:
Trillo came out right after the primary swinging. He joined GoLocal LIVE on Thursday and outlined his differences with both GOP candidate Allan Fung and Democrat Gina Raimondo.
Losses:
Needs to articulate to victory -- more than just the path to disruption of the campaign.
X-Factor: His "I can get things done" mantra is his strong suit.
Other candidates
GoLocal will report on other candidates for Governor when they make news during the campaign.
