Is Forgone Election 'the Will Of The People' In East Providence?

By Jim Hummel The Hummel Report, The Providence Journal
Sat, 04/21/2018 - 8:59am

An East Providencecouncilman with an extensive criminal record that includes state and federal prison time is part of an effort to double the two-year terms council members were elected to in 2016, a move that would eliminate the need for re-election this fall.

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Is Forgone Election 'the Will Of The People' In East Providence?

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