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John Tassoni
| John Tassoni | ||
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| Rhode Island Senate District 22 | ||
| Retired | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 7, 2000 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Other | George Meany Labor Institute / New Horizon Computer Learning Center | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 29, 1958 | |
| Place of birth | Providence, RI | |
| Profession | Business Executive | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Tassoni is a Senior Business Agent for Council 94.
Tassoni received his diploma from Smithfield High School in 1976. He went on to attend both New Horizon Computer Learning Center and George Meany Labor Institute.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Tassoni served on the following committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Tassoni served on the following committees:
- Constitutional and Regulatory Issues Committee, Rhode Island State Senate
- Housing and Municipal Government Committee, Rhode Island State Senate
- Labor Committee, Rhode Island State Senate
Elections
2012
Tassoni did not run for re-election in 2012.[1]
2010
Tassoni was re-elected in District 22. Tassoni defeated Republican David Bibeault in the November 2 general election. He was unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. [2]
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 22 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 John Tassoni (D)
|
5982 | |||
| David Bibeault (R) | 4912 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Tassoni was re-elected to the 22nd District Seat in the Rhode Island State Senate. [3] Tassoni raised $83,382 for his campaign, while Bibeult raised $700. [4]
| Rhode Island State Senate, District 22 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| John Tassoni (D)
|
8,175 | |||
| David Bibeult (R) | 5,095 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Tassoni received $99,340 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Rhode Island State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Tassoni's campaign in 2010 | |
| Tassoni Jr, John J | $50,000 |
| Amalgamated Transit Union | $2,000 |
| New England Regional Council Of Carpenters | $2,000 |
| Rhode Island Brotherhood Of Correctional Officers | $2,000 |
| Rhode Island Laborers Public Employees | $1,730 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $99,340 |
2008
Tassoni raised $83,382 during the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below.[6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 51 | $2,000 |
| Gordon Ondis | $1,900 |
| Amalgamated Transit Union | $1,250 |
| Rhode Island Carpenters | $1,250 |
| Rhode Island Builders Association | $1,100 |
| William Devereaux | $1,000 |
Personal
Tassoni and his wife S. Jean Cerroni have one child.
External links
- John Tassoni's personal website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
References
- ↑ Candidates in Upcoming Elections "Rhode Island Secretary of State," Accessed July 5, 2012
- ↑ Unofficial results for Rhode Island state senate Democratic primary, 9/14/2010
- ↑ 2008 election results, Rhode Island Senate
- ↑ Rhode Island Senate spending, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 Campaign contributors to John Tassoni
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Rhode Island State Senate District 22 2001–2013 |
Succeeded by Stephen R. Archambault (D) |
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