Blogs
Lombardi Calls for Resignation of Colonel Esserman & Hiring of Public Safety Commissioner
Tue, 03/09/2010Urges Several Actions to Restore Confidence in Police Department; Offers Leadership, not Politics as Usual
PROVIDENCE - Councilman John J. Lombardi announced yesterday – (Monday, March 8; prior to Mayor David Cicilline’s 2 PM press conference) that he will introduce three City Council resolutions to address the current law enforcement and leadership crises impacting Providence. In addition, he will recommend Council investigatory action, and propose a new policy for the Providence Police Department’s Undercover Drug/Organized Crime unit.
Lombardi Calls for Independent Civilian Body to Investigate Alleged Providence Police Drug Dealing, Mendonca Beating
Fri, 03/05/2010[PROVIDENCE] Councilman John J. Lombardi (D – Ward 13) today called for the immediate creation of an independent civilian body to investigate charges of involvement by Providence Police Department officers in a large-scale drug ring, and to determine the circumstances surrounding the recent arrest and alleged beating of Luis Mendonca by PPD officers.
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Wed, 03/03/2010
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John Lombardi is "on route" to City Hall!
Tue, 03/02/2010John's message - "Together We Will Fix Providence" - is being taken to the people via RIPTA bus ads on 30 routes.
John Lombardi will be mayor for ALL of Providence.
Lombardi speaks to the Latino community on 88.1FM Latino.
Sat, 02/20/2010
Today John Lombardi spoke to the Latino community on 88.1FM Latino Public Radio in a far ranging, exciting conversation. At the end it was clear to one and all that if Latinos want to see John Lombardi's base all they have to do is look at each other.
Lombardi for Mayor of Providence Campaign Announces First Staff Appointment
Fri, 02/19/2010Read the press release about our newest staff member, Julie Ruditzky:
Providence – The John J. Lombardi for Mayor of Providence Campaign announced today that Julie Ruditzky, most recently a local television news reporter, will serve as press secretary for the campaign, effective today.
Julie Ruditzky
Lombardi to Define His Campaign & Share His Vision for Providence
Wed, 02/17/2010Read today's press release:
Feb. 17 | Providence | Providence mayoral candidate Councilman John J. Lombardi will continue to define his campaign and share his vision for Providence during the campaign’s kick-off fundraiser on Wednesday, February 17th at 6:30 p.m. at Waterplace Restaurant in Providence. (The media may want to arrive closer to 7:15 p.m. for speech)
Haitian Relief Event Sponsered by Lombardi a Great Success
Mon, 02/15/2010The "Help Haitians Heal" fundraiser was a great success. Read the thank you that I received from the TSETSE gallery:
Dear Councilman Lombardi,
Thank you so very much for sponsoring an exhibit at The TSETSE Gallery which helped raises funds for Haitian relief efforts. Your sponsorship allowed us to raise an excess of $7,090 for Haitian relief surrounding the recent tragic earthquake in Haiti.
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