VIDEO: Regunberg Looking at Second Run for RI Lt. Governor
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VIDEO: Regunberg Looking at Second Run for RI Lt. Governor
He had most recently served as a senior advisor to Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza.
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GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST“Two years ago, we launched a campaign to transform the under-utilized role of the Lieutenant Governor into a public advocate. The margin in that race showed that Rhode Islanders are ready for change -- change we need now more than ever," said Regunberg.
"That’s why we’re beginning the work, today, to explore another run for Lieutenant Governor in 2022. Because I still believe that we can turn that office into something our state actually needs -- a tool to help our communities hold state government accountable, and a home for issues that matter to all of us: workers’ rights, climate justice, healthcare, and government reform," he added.
"We almost got there two years ago, with thousands of volunteers and grassroots donors all across our state. And I know that this time around, together, we can get the job done.”
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Regunberg has been active since the last elecion
In September, opponents to President Donald Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court, Amy Coney Barrett -- including Regunberg -- gathered outside the U.S. District Courthouse calling on Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse to use "every tactic at their disposal to shut down the normal operations of the Senate" -- and block the confirmation process.
On Monday, Regunberg released several endorsements.
Leonela Felix, State Representative-elect for House District 61 in Pawtucket, said, "Aaron Regunberg has worked tirelessly to support campaigns like mine and others who seek to change the way business gets done at the State House. He has a proven record on the issues that matter in my community -- raising wages, supporting working class families, investing in affordable housing -- and I think he's exactly who we need in the Lieutenant Governor's office!"
Matt Taibi, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 251, said, “We were proud to support Aaron in 2018, based on his strong record of standing up for working people and championing the labor movement in our state. We need fighters like him in state government, and I’m very excited that he’s exploring another run.”
South Kingstown State Representative Kathy Fogarty added, “Working with Aaron in the General Assembly, I saw how effective he is at bringing people together, and how relentless he is in pushing for positive change. I think he’s got an exciting vision for how to put the Lieutenant Governor’s office to work in ways that could actually make a difference for my constituents, so many of whom voted for him in 2018, when he came so close -- less than 2,500 votes from beating an entrenched incumbent! So I’m just thrilled he’s taking this first step towards another campaign.”