Candidate · General Treasurer

James A. Diossa

What this job does: The state's chief investment officer: manages public funds and state debt, runs the retirement and pension funds, and returns unclaimed property. Limited to two four-year terms in a row.

Democratic · listed 2 of 2 on the Rhode Island Department of State's list · on the ballot as "JAMES A DIOSSA"

Current office: General Treasurer (since January 3, 2023)

Background

Mayor of Central Falls from January 2013 to January 2021; Central Falls City Council member from 2009. source: en.wikipedia.org
Bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Becker College (2009). source: en.wikipedia.org

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