Dennis Canario
Dennis M. Canario[2] (born August 18, 1960) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 71 since January 1, 2013. He is also the 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 2004-2010. 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 E. McGaw |
Deputy Majority Leader of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
Assumed office April 2014 | |
Portsmouth Town Council President | |
Assumed office Sometime between 2004 and 2010 | |
Member of the Portsmouth Town Council | |
In office 2004–2010 | |
Personal details | |
Born | August 18, 1960 (59) Barrington, Rhode Island |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | 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
Dennis 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
He 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
Dennis founded the Portsmouth Police Cadet Explorer Program and he was a Portsmouth Senior Citizens Advocate during time between 1997 to 2001.
June 2020
On June 12, 2020, Canario announced he wouldn't be seeking re-election in 2020.
Elections
- 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
- "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
- 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