Representative Marcia Ranglin-Vassell -- who was first elected to the Rhode Island General Assembly in 2016 -- appeared on GoLocal LIVE to discuss her recently announced initiative, "A Community Response to Joblessness and Gun Violence," which is working to address joblessness and gun violence in the state, in the coming year.
"We believe that the root cause of violence is poverty, please join the planning meeting as we plan the job fair for this spring," wrote Ranglin-Vassell, of the upcoming coordination event in January -- and job fair this spring.
Ranglin-Vassell, who defeated then-Majority Leader John DeSimone in 2016, spoke to her agenda when the General Assembly convenes in 2018 -- including proposing a $15 minimum wage once again.
When it comes to voting, do you consider yourself to be affiliated with the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, Moderate, or Unaffiliated with a major party?
Next year, in November of 2018, there will be a statewide general election for Governor and many other state offices. How likely is it that you will vote in this election?
Will you definitely be voting, will you probably be voting, are you 50-50...
Recently, a proposal has been made to permit the issuance of $81 million in bonds by the State to build a new stadium for the Pawtucket Red Sox. If there was an election today on this issue, would you vote to approve or reject issuing $81 million in financing supported moral obligation bonds to build the stadium?
The next question is about the total income of YOUR HOUSEHOLD for the PAST 12 MONTHS. Please include your income PLUS the income of all members living in your household (including cohabiting partners and armed forces members living at home).
What particular ethnic group or nationality - such as English, French, Italian, Irish, Latino, Jewish, African American, and so forth - do you consider yourself a part of or feel closest to?