State Representative Bob Lancia joined GoLocal LIVE to discuss his look at running for Rhode Island Lt. Governor in 2018. The Republican legislator says that he is forming an exploratory committee and his goal is to be elected in order to eliminate the office and replace it with an Inspector General’s office.
“As Lt. Governor, one of my top priorities will be to create the office of Inspector General to help root out waste, fraud, and abuse in state government. It is the centerpiece of my plan to lower taxes and reduce our bloated budget. So many citizens, over the years, have seen the office of Lt. Governor as one of little use or value. I, however, believe I will be able to use it to streamline cost and spending in our state government,” said Lancia.
“I worked tirelessly to shed a light on the fact that taxpayer money federally mandated for 911 services was being diverted to the state’s general fund, leaving many cities and towns without critical resources during emergencies. I fought for veterans, as well as for children, again reaping positive legislative results. Additionally, I saw to it that we lowered the beach fees in our state, allowing more accessibility while keeping money in the pockets of fellow Rhode Islanders,” said Lancia in a press release earlier in the day.
In Lancia runs, he would face the winner of the contentious race between progressive State Legislator Aaron Regunberg and sitting Democratic Lt. Governor Dan McKee.
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