Roberto DaSilva
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Roberto "Bob" DaSilva is an American politician currently serving as the first Mayor of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as a State Representative for District 63 in the Rhode Island House of Representatives from 2009 to 2013.
Roberto DaSilva | |
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1st Mayor of East Providence, Rhode Island | |
Assumed office January 8, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Karina DaSilva |
Children | Two |
Alma mater | Roger Williams University |
Profession | Police officer, politician, non-profit executive |
DaSilva is the first Mayor in the history of the City of East Providence as a result of the passing of a 2017 referendum[1] that changed the city's governance from a city manager and city council form of government to a "strong" mayor and city council form of government.[1][2][3] Previously, the title of "Mayor" in the city of East Providence was bestowed upon one of the city councillors that was selected by the councillors themselves, and was a purely ceremonial role. In contrast, the current mayor is elected by the citizens of East Providence and is the chief executive of city government.[1] According to The Providence Journal, this new system mirrors that of other Rhode Island cities such as Providence, Cranston and Warwick.[1] He is of Azorean descent.