Providence City Councilor Running For State Senate

PROVIDENCE, RI — Providence City Councilor David Salvatore launched a bid for Rhode Island state senate.

Salvatore, of Elmhurst, will run for the District 5 seat in the Democratic Primary.

"I am excited to announce my candidacy for the Rhode Island Senate," Salvatore said in a statement Thursday. "During my 12 years on the city council, I have worked collaboratively with the residents of Providence to maintain, protect, and improve our quality of life. I talked to many of my neighbors over the last week, and it was clear from these conversations that they are concerned about the future of their neighborhood, and it’s also clear that they want to be represented by a state senator who can deliver results at the State House — deliver policies that support our public safety officials and keep our neighborhoods safe; give our kids the best shot at a quality education in warm, safe school buildings; create more affordable and accessible housing; improve our infrastructure; and, hold the line on taxes."

Salvatore was first elected to the Providence City Council in 2010. He chaired the Special Committee on Ways and Means during his first term.

In this role, Salvatore said he steered the city away from the verge of bankruptcy towards more sound financial footing.

Salvatore said he's also been a champion for small businesses. He wrote legislation that makes it easier for businesses of all sizes to navigate local government and said he removed political barriers that hinder growth.

"The small businesses that line our city’s main streets pump lifeblood through our neighborhoods," Salvatore said. "Right now, small business owners are concerned — concerned about inflation, concerned about public safety, and concerned about taxes. Thriving small businesses are critical to building complete communities, and I have a track record of passing responsible economic policies that benefit businesses and working families alike."