Dennis M. Canario[2] (born August 18, 1960) is an American politician and a former Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 71 from 2013 to 2021. He also served as deputy majority leader of the Rhode Island House of Representatives. Prior to being elected to District 71, Dennis served on the Portsmouth Town Council from 2004 to 2010. During the 2008 session, Dennis served as the president of the town council.
Dennis Canario | |
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| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 71st[1] district | |
| In office January 1, 2013 – January 5, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel P. Gordon |
| Succeeded by | Michelle McGaw |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 18, 1960 (59) Barrington, Rhode Island |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Amy Canario |
| Children | Dennis Canario Jr.
Olivia Canario Jonathan Canario |
| Residence | Portsmouth, Rhode Island |
| Alma mater | Roger Williams University |
| Profession | Detective and Politician |
| Website | denniscanario |
Personal life
editDennis currently resides in Portsmouth, Rhode Island with his wife, Amy and daughter, Olivia. Dennis also has two sons, Dennis Canario, Jr. of Portsmouth, Rhode Island and Jonathan Canario of Boston, Massachusetts.
Education
editHe graduated in the 1978 class of the St. Andrew's School in Barrington, Rhode Island. Canario earned his associate degree in criminal justice from Roger Williams University.[3]
Before Portsmouth Town Council
editDennis founded the Portsmouth Police Cadet Explorer Program and he was a Portsmouth Senior Citizens Advocate during time between 1997 and 2001.
June 2020
editOn June 12, 2020, Canario announced he wouldn't be seeking re-election in 2020.
Elections
edit- 2012 When District 71 Libertarian Representative Daniel P. Gordon left the Legislature and left the seat open, Canario was unopposed for both the September 11, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 513 votes (51.9%)[4] and the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 4,829 votes.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Representative Dennis M. Canario". Providence, Rhode Island: Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
- ^ "Dennis Canario's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
- ^ "Representative Dennis M. Canario - Biography". www.rilin.state.ri.us. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
- ^ "2012 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 71". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
- ^ "2012 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 71". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
External links
edit- Official page at the Rhode Island General Assembly
- Campaign site
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Dennis Canario at Ballotpedia
- Dennis M. Canario at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
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