Briden Selected as E.P. Mayor
James Briden, a former solicitor, is named by the new East Providence City Council as mayor during the inaugural ceremony Monday evening, Dec. 3, in City Hall; he represents Ward 1.
James Briden is the new mayor of East Providence.
Briden, one of four new City Councilors, was elected mayor unanimously during the inaugural ceremony for all of East Providence’s elected and appointed officials Monday night, Dec. 3, in City Hall.
“We will work well together,” said Briden during brief remarks after his selection as mayor.
Briden also promised professionalism, dedication and an emphasis on economic development along the waterfront and achieving fiscal stability – the goal of the East Providence Budget Commission, which controls town finances.
Briden, a former city solicitor, was elected to represent Ward 1 on the City Council. By charter, the council then elects a mayor.
Thomas Rose Jr. was re-elected assistant mayor. The Ward 3 councilor is the only returning member of the City Council.
The other city councilors are Helder Cunha in Ward 2, Chrissy Rossi in Ward 4 and Tracy Capobianco in the At-Large seat.
There was much pomp and circumstance at the 7 pm inaugural ceremony. An East Providence Police Department Color Guard posted the colors. Former city councilor Katie Kleyla sang the National Anthem.
The Hon. Maureen McKenna Goldberg, a RI Supreme Court Justice, swore in the City Council and the School Committee.
The all new School Committee is comprised of Elizabeth Clupny in Ward 1, Anthony Ferreira in Ward 2, Richard Pimental in Ward 3, Timothy Conley in Ward 4 and Joel Monteiro in the At-Large seat.
The new city solicitor is Timothy Chapman.
Family members, legislators, other city leaders and well-wishers packed the Council Chamber for the ceremony. Refreshments were served in the lobby outside the Council Chamber after the ceremony.
Gluscabi
8:08 am on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Congrats Jim you are the Leader we need, sorry we couldn't make the reception!!!
EP EMPLOYEE
8:11 am on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
HOPEFULLY THINGS WILL CHANGE NOW! LET'S SEE WHERE THE ALLIANCES ARE NOW.
Townie77
10:07 am on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Why is Bruce Rodgers appointing himself Carousel Commission Chairman? He is no longer on the commission since his loss in the election. This is a farce with 18 members and struggles find a quorum each month. Members have little or no interest in the historical significance of the carousel just personal and political agendas.
Last month I sent a letter to the Sec'y of State to look into a violation of ethics concerning Steve Costa and the purchase of audio equipment from a relative. That relative is now a commission member.
When will EP get a carousel commission that acts on behalf of the carousel and not the politicians?
Rags 1
10:17 am on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Good luck to the new City Council members.
East Providence needs a push to economic development; however, I hope the City Manager, Planners and Council don't give taxpayer money to private companies and developers as an incentive to relocate here.
Streamlining the permitting process or one stop shopping is an incentive, less
regulations that don't make sense is smart as an inducement; however, giving away monetary incentives to companies that should be viable is not the financially
sound.
SL
10:41 am on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Townie77
You would probably like to see the carousel shut down. Please anyone including you can sit on a committee if you have interest,so stop the nonsense because it happens to be Bruce who wants to get on the committee. I know for a fact any committe Bruce sits on will receive his dedication and be successful. I know it is probably very difficult for someone like yourself to admit since you seem to have an issue with the former mayor however Bruce played a major role in what will be occurring at Jone's Pond and unlike you I can commend a good effort done.
Arthur Dolloff
2:44 pm on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Townie77,
What is occuring at Jone's Pond (for those of us that missed the information) what major role did he play??
Taxpayer
8:37 pm on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Mr. Rupp: Can you please list all of the appointments made at this meeting? I looked at the city website and did not find this information but would like to see what movement was made within the city. Thanks