Frank Ferri
Frank Ferri | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 22nd district | |
| In office 2007–present | |
| Preceded by | Peter T. Ginaitt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 2, 1954 Rhode Island |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Tony Carparco |
| Residence | Warwick, Rhode Island |
| Alma mater | Bryant University |
| Occupation | Business owner |
Frank G. Ferri is a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing the District 22 since a special election in November 2007. His distrct is located in Warwick and includes the neighborhoods of Warwick Neck and Oakland Beach.
Ferri won the Democratic primary election held on October 24 2007 to succeed Rep. Peter T. Ginaitt (D-Warwick), who had stepped down halfway through his eighth two-year term. Ferri won 57% of the vote in the three-way primary election, defeating party-endorsed candidate Edgar Ladouceur and Olin Thompson.[1] In the general election, he faced Republican Jonathan Wheeler and independent Carlo Pisaturo, receiving 53% of the vote to Wheeler's 33% and Pisaturo's 14%.[2] He was elected in a special election held on November 27 2007 and was sworn-in on December 19 2007.
A Rhode Island native, Ferri grew up in Providence before earning a degree in business from Bryant University.[3]
He has been a Warwick resident since 1985 and owns the Town Hall Lanes bowling alley.[3] The Chair of Marriage Equality RI, he is openly gay.[4] Along with Rep. Gordon D. Fox (D-Providence), he serves as one of two openly LGBT members of the Rhode Island General Assembly. His campaign won the support of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund.
References
- ^ "Ferri wins three-way Democratic primary in House District 22", Providence Journal, 2007-10-24, retrieved 2007-10-24
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help) - ^ "Ferri wins special election for District 22 House seat in Warwick", Providence Journal, 2007-11-28, retrieved 2007-12-01
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help) - ^ a b "About Frank", VoteFrankFerri.com, retrieved 2007-10-24
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Frank Ferri wins Warwick Primary", Marriage Equality RI, 2007-10-24, retrieved 2007-10-24
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External links
- Rhode Island House - Representative Frank Ferri official RI House website
- Frank Ferri official campaign website
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- In-depth profile in the Providence Journal
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