EP Ward 1 Democratic Committee does not support candidates in other wards

June 2, 2014


This is to clarify the position of the East Providence Ward 1 Democratic Committee with regard to the announcement of an upcoming fundraising event for the Ward 4 Councilperson.  The letter which was mailed to friends and constituents of Councilwoman Rossi was signed by Sandy Barone as Chairwoman of Ward 1 Democratic Committee and Event Co-Chair.  This may incorrectly instill the idea that the Ward 1 Committee endorses and supports the candidacy of Councilwoman Rossi.  While Sandy Barone as a private citizen certainly may support any candidate, and, for that matter, any individual member of the committee may also support any candidate, the East Providence Ward 1 Democratic Committee as a whole is not in the business of interfering with the endorsement and support of local candidates in other wards of the city for whom, by law, we are unable to sign nomination papers or cast our vote in the election process.

The responsibility of the Ward 1 Democratic Committee is to seek, endorse, and support qualified individuals who wish to serve as elected officials in Ward 1.

Dorothy O'Gara, Member EP Ward 1 Democratic Committee