Posts Tagged ‘Nirva LaFortune’
Providence Mayoral & Ward 3 candidates shift, clarify positions on Hope Street bike trail
With election scheduled for Tuesday, and in response to requests for what the candidates’ positions were we reached out to three candidates for mayor of Providence, all Democrats, and four candidates running for city council from Ward 3, three Democrats and one independent, to get their views on the controversial bike trail trial on Hope…
Read MoreProvidence Rotary hosting Providence Mayoral Debate
The Rotary Club of Providence invites the public to attend a debate among the three Democratic candidates for Mayor of Providence Tuesday, August 23, at 12:15 pm on Zoom. Gonzalo Cuervo, Nirva LaFortune and Brett Smiley will present their views on the city’s future in response to questions from moderator Dan McGowan, Rhode Island columnist…
Read MoreProvidence Mayoral Forum: speaking to, and with, the recovery community – Richard Asinof
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI A constituency of consequence – Notes from the recent mayoral forum, sponsored by the recovery community – Part One: When Jim Gillen and Tom Coderre were busy improvising ways to develop the recovery community into a political force, they developed the idea of a “constituency of consequence.” The concept envisioned that…
Read MoreIn the Arena – Nirva LaFortune
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews people of interest on his program, “In The Arena”. The show airs at 7am on Sundays on ABC6. This week his guest is Providence City Council member, Nirva LaFortune. LaFortune talks about education, Providence and why she may consider a run for Mayor. They discuss support for small businesses…
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