James Diossa

RI Mayors Urge Passage of Same-Sex Marriage Bill

Ian Donnis — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:47:37 +0000

A group of mayors from around Rhode Island called Monday for the state Senate to legalize same-sex marriage. It remains unclear when the Senate will take up two competing same-sex marriage bills.

The advocacy group Rhode Islanders United for Marriage says the mayors of six communities support same-sex marriage: Providence, Warwick, Pawtucket, North Providence, Central Falls and Cumberland. Providence Mayor Angel Taveras calls same-sex marriage a matter of equality and something that will give Rhode Island an economic boost.

Sunday Voter Registration Deadline for Central Falls Special Election

Jehane Samaha — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:55:00 +0000

Since James Diossa’s swearing in as Mayor of Central Falls, his former seat on the City Council has sat empty. Steven Corrales is running unopposed for this seat in a special election this March 26^th. As Rhode Island Public Radio’s Jehane Samaha reports, time is running out for Central Falls voters to register.

Central Falls Moves Forward on Ethics; Senate Compromise on Ethics Commission Remains Elusive

Ian Donnis — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:08:47 +0000

The tiny city of Central Falls is moving ahead Thursday evening with what is considered one of the toughest ethics reforms for a small municipality in the country, even as efforts to restore state Ethics Commission oversight of the General Assembly continue to languish.

Central Falls clerk charged with embezzlement

Catherine Welch — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:09:28 +0000

State police have charged a Central Falls clerk with embezzlement. The clerk in the finance office is charged with taking thousands of dollars in fines collected by the city’s Municipal Court.

The city’s finance director noticed discrepancies, did an audit, and discovered that over a period of time a total of $13,620 in cash and checks were transferred to collections clerk Joyce Tager but never deposited into the city’s bank account.

New mayor to be sworn-in for central Falls

Flo Jonic — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 15:35:54 +0000

(PROVIDENCE, RI)
Central Falls is celebrating not only a new year, but a new leader as well. City Council member James Diossa will be sworn in as the city’s first Latino mayor Tuesday. The ceremony will take place at six pm at Central Falls High School.
Diossa won decisive victories in both a primary and general election to lead the impoverished Rhode Island city, which just emerged from bankruptcy. He replaces Charles Moreau, who pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges and is awaiting sentencing.

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TGIF: 10 things to know about RI politics + media

Ian Donnis — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:26:29 +0000

Everything pales in comparison to the horrific news today from Newtown, Connecticut, where a gunman killed more than two-dozen people, including 20 children.

Diossa: restoring trust is the key to raising investment in Central Falls

Ian Donnis — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:05:12 +0000

James Diossa, the mayor-elect of Central Falls, says he hopes to raise the level of investment in the city by restoring confidence in its municipal government.

During an interview broadcast this morning on RIPR, Diossa said:

Diossa says EngageRI should disclose its contributors

Ian Donnis — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:47:29 +0000

James Diossa, the mayor-elect of Central Falls, says EngageRI should disclose its contributors in the interest of transparency.

“I’m all about open [government] and honest and transparency, so I believe it should be open,” Diossa said during a taping this morning of RIPR’s Political Roundtable. The segment will air during Morning Edition at 5:40 and 7:40 on Friday.

Diossa has apparent lead with $22K war chest in run-up to November 6 election in Central Falls

Ian Donnis — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:23:33 +0000

City Councilor James Diossa has by far the largest war chest among the 4 Central Falls mayoral candidates who have filed updated campaign finance reports. Five hopefuls are set to square off November 6.

Diossa eyeing a mayoral run in Central Falls

Ian Donnis — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:25:39 +0000

As Charles Moreau yields the mayor’s office in Central Falls in advance of a plea deal with federal prosecutors, city councilor James Diossa is seriously considering a run for mayor, sources tell RIPR.