David Caprio

David A. Caprio (born June 5, 1967) is an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from District 34. He was first elected on December 21, 1999. In 2010, Caprio was defeated in a September primary election.

David A. Caprio
Member of the
Rhode Island House of Representatives
In office
January 7, 2003 – January 4, 2011
Succeeded byTeresa Tanzi
Constituency34th District
In office
January 5, 1999 – January 7, 2003
Preceded byJames M. Kelso
Constituency47th District
Personal details
Born (1967-06-05) June 5, 1967
Rhode Island, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceNarragansett, Rhode Island, U.S.
Alma materBoston College (BS)
Suffolk University (JD)
International University of Monaco (MBA)
ProfessionAttorney

Early life and education

Caprio is the son of Joyce and the Chief of the Providence Municipal Court Judge Frank Caprio and the brother of former Rhode Island State Treasurer Frank T. Caprio. His paternal grandfather had immigrated from Naples, Italy.[1] Representative Caprio attended Bishop Hendricken High School, graduating in 1985. He then went on to Boston College, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in 1989. He earned a Juris Doctor from the Suffolk University Law School and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern Europe.

Career

Caprio works as an attorney for the Providence law firm Caprio and Caprio and is an active real estate investor with holdings in Florida, Narragansett, Newport, Providence, and Barrington, Rhode Island.

Caprio was a former member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives.[2]

Caprio ran a 'Green Campaign' including purchasing carbon offsets for his mobile campaign headquarters, printing all campaign materials on recycled paper, and purchasing offsets for his personal residence.[3] David was endorsed by the Sierra Club, the SEIU (Service Employees International Union), and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). On September 9, 2008, David defeated his primary opponent Ryan P. Drugan by a 42% margin (71%-29%).[4] Representative Caprio did not have a general election opponent so he returned to the State House for his fifth term beginning 6 January 2009.[5]

Representative David Caprio was named to the House Finance Committee in the 2009 General Assembly Session.[6]

References
  1. "Caprio: Leave the ladder down, so others may follow". independentri.com. May 19, 2016.
  2. Bogdan, Randal Edgar and Jennifer. "R.I. Democratic Party chairman Caprio resigns post after beach-concession contract questioned". providencejournal.com.
  3. http://www.davidcaprio.com/news/caprio-launches-green-campaign
  4. "District 34 Primary Results 2008". Rhode Island Secretary of State. Archived from the original on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 24 Aug 2010.
  5. "providencejournal.com: Local & World News, Sports & Entertainment in Providence, RI". providencejournal.com.
  6. http://www.scindependent.com/articles/2009/01/09/local/doc49661a32af8f6380133847.txt%5B%5D
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