NEW: RI State Senator Goldin Resigns for Job in Biden Administration
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Rhode Island State Senator Gayle Goldin is stepping down for a job in the Biden Administration.
Goldin, a Democrat who represents District 3 on the East Side, was first elected in 2012.
On Tuesday, she announced she is joining the Biden Administration as a Senior Advisor to the Department of Labor Women’s Bureau.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST"Millions of women saw their lives completely disrupted by COVID. But even before COVID, inequities in our public policies meant many women struggle to make ends meet. We have a once-in-a-generation chance to make the economy work for everyone by investing in policies that recognize the value of caregiving and eliminate discriminatory practices," said Goldin.
"Over the course of my political and professional careers, I’ve focused on changing public policies to address inequity. I’m honored to bring that experience to the US Department of Labor during this critical time for our nation," she added.
Democrat and RI NOW President Hilary Levey Friedman is widely considered to be running for the now open seat.
Goldin said Tuesday her resignation is effective immediatley. A special election date has not been announced yet.
