EXCLUSIVE: Providence Councilman Kevin Jackson Arrested (UPDATED)
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Providence City Councilman Kevin Jackson has been arrested by Rhode Island State Police reportedly for campaign finance violations and financial issues tied Providence Cobras track team, according to sources.
Jackson is the longest serving member of the Council. He was elected in 1994. He now serves as the Majority Leader of the City Council.
Amy Kempe, Public Information Officer for Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin, said that the State Police are in charge of the investigation.
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Kempe said Jackson will be arraigned at 2 p.m. on Wednesday.
Jackson in the News
Just last week, GoLocal's Russ Moore recognized Jackson for his leadership in supporting expanded recreation:
The Providence City Councilman who represents Mount Hope has taken some criticism for it, but he really deserves credit for helping make the skateboard park at Billy Taylor Park a reality. The idea behind the skateboard park, which some of the neighbors don’t like, is to expose inner city children to skateboarding—a cool idea. Moreover, the project was achieved with a $5,000 federal grant and free labor.
Original Story Posted: 11:31 AM
Updated: 12:37 PM