Top Democratic Staffer Cuervo Makes 2022 Providence Mayoral Bid Official UPDATED
Monday, December 21, 2020
It's official.
Top Democratic staffer Gonzalo Cuervo is running for Mayor of Providence in 2022.
In a photo posted on Facebook Sunday night, immigration lawyer and RI Latino PAC President Joseph Molina Flynn sported a hat with a "G" on it -- which Cuervo confirmed to GoLocalProv is campaign wear.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST"I'm going to run," said Cuervo, who is Chief of Staff to Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea. He has been on leave since the beginning of December and is expected to leave Gorbea's office at the beginning on 2021 to dedicate his attention to his mayoral run.
“Proud to be the first gay Latino in Rhode Island to wear @gonzaloque’s official LGBTQ-friendly merch in support of his candidacy for Mayor of #Providence,” tweeted Molina Flynn.
Previously, Cuervo served as chief of staff for then-Providence Mayor Angel Taveras. Prior, he served in a number of senior roles in the administration of David Cicilline when he served as Mayor.
Cuervo has strong support in the Latino and business communities.
Race is On
Cuervo will not be alone in running for the Democratic nomination for Providence Mayor.
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo’s Director of Administration Brett Smiley is in the mix -- he has been meeting with members of the city council to enlist their support and has been building a fundraising team — while serving in his state role.
Others who have voiced interest in running in 2022 are Council President Sabina Matos, former Council President David Salvatore and Councilman John Igliozzi — all three are term-limited to run for reelection.
This story was first published 12/20/20 8:28 PM Updated 12/21/20 11:50 AM
