NEW: Carnevale Spotted at Polls on Primary Tuesday in Providence
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NEW: Carnevale Spotted at Polls on Primary Tuesday in Providence
Early on Tuesday morning, Carnevale was seen at the polling location at Anthony Carnevale Elementary School on Springfield Street, with supporters for Senator Frank Ciccone. (Pictured in the group at right is Councilman John Igliozzi).
Ciccone is running against progressive Democrat Doris De Los Santos.
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Carnevale, who was found to be ineligible to run -- or vote -- at his Providence address in July by the Board of Canvassers, had drawn harsh criticism from the Speaker of the House.
Speaker Mattiello told GoLocal, “As I stated earlier this week, I believe Rep.Carnevale's actions were unacceptable and I made it clear he would not be part of my leadership team going forward. The Board of Canvassers has made a decision in the public's best interest that should not be appealed.”
Providence Elected Officials with Ethics Problems - 2016
Financial Disclosure
State Representative Anastasia Williams
In May of this year, GOP Chair Brandon Bell filed an ethics complaint against Williams for failing to disclose her employment with the city of Providence on her state financial disclosure form.
In 2014, the ousted Executive Director of the John Hope Settlement House alleged that Board President Rep. Williams had used the house for political purposes, without compensating the organization, including holding a campaign event for then-Democratic candidate for Governor Gina Raimondo.
GoLocal reported that Williams appointed former discredited head of ProCAP, Frank Corbishley, to serve as the interim Executive Director in the wake of former Director Taino Palermo's sudden departure, when Palermo challenged Williams' leadership.
Voter Fraud?
State Representative John Carnevale
The Providence Board of Canvassers on Tuesday voted to investigate whether Carnevale actually lives in his legislative district, after the GOP's Brandon Bell had filed another complaint, following a WPRI-12 investigation that unveiled questions about whether Carnevale actually lived in Johnston rather than Providence.
The Board of Canvassers determined that there is “reasonable cause” to suspect he may be living outside his district, and, thus, he is ineligible to vote in his district.
Campaign Finance
Councilman Kevin Jackson
In May, Jackson was arrested by Rhode Island State Police reportedly for campaign finance violations and financial issues tied to the Providence Cobras track team, according to sources.
Jackson is the longest serving member of the Council, have been elected in 1994. He had served as the Majority Leader of the City Council, before he stepped down from his position as Majority Leader last month.
Tax Issues
State Representative Tom Palangio
By his own admission, he may owe the State more than $127,000 in back taxes. He represents District 3 and is expected to run for re-election. He is facing at least one announced Democratic primary opponent.
Tax Issues
State Representative John DeSimone
Not an ethics violations, but questions were raised when DeSimone's home and business were on the tax sale list for non-payment.
