State Senator Maryellen Goodwin Endorses James Diossa for General Treasurer

On Wednesday, State Senator Maryellen Goodwin endorsed James Diossa for General Treasurer. Senator Goodwin, who has represented Providence since 1986, serves as the Senate Majority Whip and Chair of the Providence Democratic City Committee.

“Majority Whip Maryellen Goodwin is a true leader in Rhode Island’s Democratic Party and a great champion for her constituents,” said Diossa, “I am honored to have her support for my candidacy. As Treasurer, I will work closely with the General Assembly to ensure each city and town in Rhode Island has the tools it needs to continue investments in green infrastructure, modernization of our school buildings, and to secure a safe retirement for state and municipal employees. To do so, I plan to construct and maintain a sound fiscal foundation to guarantee we have the ability to invest in our future.” Goodwin issued the following statement in support of Diossa:

James Diossa is exactly the type of leader we need in the Treasurer’s Office. When he first became Mayor ten years ago, James inherited a crisis. In navigating his hometown out of bankruptcy he showed incredible leadership. James has the integrity, fortitude and experience to be a champion for every city and town and to foster economic growth in every corner of this state. James Diossa represents the best among the new generation of strong Democratic leaders and I am excited to see him bring his forward-thinking vision for our state to the Treasurer’s Office.

Goodwin is the fifth member of the Rhode Island State Senate to endorse Diossa, including Senator Ana B. Quezada of Providence, Senator Meghan Kallman of Pawtucket, Senator Sandra Cano of Pawtucket, and Senator Alana M. DiMario of North Kingstown.