Almonte to Lead League of Cities and Towns
Saturday, February 19, 2022
Ernest Almonte has been named executive director’s position at Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns
Almonte assumes the role on October 1. He replaces Brian Daniels who resigned.
In 2014, Almonte considered a run for governor, but ultimately ran as an independent for General Treasurer.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTAlmonte is currently serving Governor Dan McKee as the Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Rhode Island Department of Health’s Transition Support Team where he is tasked with providing managerial support on department finances, budgeting, and other fiscal operations. Prior to this role, he served as Chief of Staff to Lt. Governor Sabina Matos.
“The search committee considered many strong candidates through a thorough process,” said League President Charles Lombardi, Mayor of North Providence. “It was clear that Ernie’s 40 years of experience in federal, state, and local governments, along with his considerable financial and public management expertise, makes him the right leader and advocate for the League. Along with providing strong legislative advocacy, we are confident that Ernie will work diligently to increase service offerings to our cities and towns while enhancing training and educational opportunities for elected officials and city and town staff members.”
“I thank Ernie for his service to the State of Rhode Island and for supporting our Administration, most recently in his role on our Department of Health transition team,” said Governor Dan McKee. “Ernie has decades of experience in business, government, and fiscal management and I know he will be a strong asset to the League. I wish Ernie the best in this new endeavor and look forward to continuing to work with him as my Administration continues to engage municipal leaders in all 39 cities and towns to ensure Rhode Island comes out of this pandemic stronger than we went in.”
“I would like to thank Ernie for his tireless work on behalf of all Rhode Islanders during his time at my office and RIDOH,” said Lt. Governor Sabina Matos. “Everywhere Ernie goes, he brings a breadth of wisdom and experience, and a steady hand. I want to congratulate him on his new position and wish him the best.”
Almonte earned his B.S. in Business Administration and Master’s in Taxation from Bryant University before going on to work in a number of public and private capacities, including Auditor General of the State of Rhode Island for over 15 years and Partner in the RSM US, the 5th largest accounting, tax and consulting firm in the country. Almonte is a native of Rhode Island and currently resides in Greenville.