Cicilline and Democrats Cancel Fundraiser After GoLocal Report
Wednesday, November 08, 2023
A GoLocal report published on Monday unveiled that former Democratic Congressman David Cicilline, now the CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation, was headlining a Democratic fundraiser.
Now, the event has been canceled.
The Rhode Island Democratic Party announced the cancellation in a statement.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST"Unfortunately, we are postponing the True Blue Celebration, scheduled for this Friday, to a later date. Former Congressman Cicilline will not be able to attend, due to the limitations of his new position."
"Tickets will be refunded upon request, or can be applied to a future event."
The cancelation was first reported by the Providence Journal.
Cicilline and Politics
In February, Cicilline announced that he was stepping down from his seat in Congress to take over the position as the head of the Rhode Island Foundation and collect a salary of $650,000 for the group dedicated to supporting those in need. Cicilline officially resigned his office on June 1.
As GoLocal had first reported:
The upcoming political partisan fundraiser offers two price options for donors — $125 for “friends” and $1,000 for “supporters.”
According to the promotion of the event, it is titled “True Blue Celebration Honoring David N. Cicilline.”
"Please join us for an event Honoring David N. Cicilline at Bally's Twin River from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm on November 10th, 2023, with a cash bar," state the organizers.
The funds raised are to benefit the Rhode Island Democratic Party.
RI Foundation Refuses to Answer Questions
The Rhode Island Foundation has refused to respond to questions if the head of the foundation participating in partisan politics was appropriate.
GoLocal asked the Rhode Island Foundation:
- Is it appropriate for members of the leadership of the Rhode Island Foundation to participate in partisan political events?
- Is there any policy for staff? (if so, could you share it).
- Do you think Cicilline's participation in the Democratic fundraiser raises concerns that he is using the foundation as a political platform?
- Could this type of high-profile political fundraising alienate non-political donors?
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