Campaign News

I hope all is well with you and your family. I am writing to respectfully urge you to support our State Representative, David Caprio, in Primary Election on Tuesday, September 14. David has demonstrated his loyalty to the residents of South County, and continues to do a great job representing us at the State House.

I first met David after the passing of our son, Kristian, in 2002. They were friends, and I told David that I would be more than willing to support his work as our Representative, and have done so ever since.

On numerous occasions, I have observed David respond compassionately towards others during difficult times. A man of integrity, intelligence and fortitude, David listens to his constituents and works diligently in response to their needs- our needs!

David’s accomplishments in the State Legislature have impacted our lives in very positive ways. His accomplishments include the passage of the Colin Foote Act involving repeat traffic offenders, increasing penalties for drunk driving, securing funding for the renovation of Galilee, and continuous support of our elderly. As an educator, I have appreciated his support for education funding and especially his efforts to keep the Wakefield Elementary School open for our children.

I’m asking you to join me in re-electing Representative David Caprio, on Primary Day, Tuesday September 14th. In this primary, every vote will count. David has the experience, courage, maturity and dignity that his position demands.

Please help ensure that David can continue being a passionate voice for our issues and concerns at the State House. He has made a difference and will continue to make a difference.

Sincerely,
Ken Plysemmer

I have had the pleasure of working with David Caprio for the last ten years. During that time, he has served on the Finance Committee and is now Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. He has attained these positions through the confidence that our fellow Representatives have in his abilities, intellect, and leadership.

Most of you know that we in South County are vastly outnumbered by Representatives from the largest cities. It is through achieving leadership positions like David's that we keep a balance of power to see that we in South County are well-served and get our fair share.

David and I work together on many issues - including reforming Rhode Island's hospital licensing fees that were unfair and threatened to close South County Hospital; criminal laws like drunk driving; tougher laws for dangerous and frequent traffic violators; sexual predators; and many laws that give our police the tools they need to keep us safe in our homes and streets. This session we implemented income tax reform that makes us more competitive, improving our state's rating from 48th to 26th nationwide (Providence Journal Bulletin, dated June 20). We are working to move the state forward and much remains to be done!

I urge you to vote for David this Primary Day on Tuesday, September 14th 2010.

Respectfully,
Don

Adding to an already long list of endorsements, the Narragansett Police have pledged to stand behind Representative David Caprio in his campaign for re-election in District 34. Further strengthening David's momentum heading into the September 14th primary, this show of support from the IBPO Local 303 continues an impressive stretch for the Caprio campaign.

Addressing its union members, the Narragansett Police Department had this to say - "David has been, throughout the years, a strong support of your rights."

"I want to thank the dedicated members of the Narragansett Police, not only for their endorsement, but because our wonderful quality of life is maintained and protected by the incredible job these officers do every day."

Galilee -- State Representative David Caprio has urged the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management to suspend the eviction notices recently served upon 28 commercial fishing vessels in Galilee.
“These actions are untimely” said Representative Caprio. “The height of the tourist season, which is also the high earning months for the fishermen. Is not the right time to potentially evict commercial fishing boats.”

Caprio also called on DEM to suspend the evictions. “I urge the DEM to suspend any evictions and come to the table to work with the local fleet to implement a payment plan that is realistic considering the difficult economic times and new regulatory hurdles facing the fishermen. In these tough economic times where people are struggling to pay their mortgage and insurance payments, evicting our commercial fishermen sends the wrong message to all Rhode Islanders.”

“Galilee is an economic engine in Rhode Island. We need to take all measures necessary to support our fleet to continue to be viable and to thrive again.”
Representative Caprio reached out to Director Michael Sullivan of DEM and presented his opinion. “The Director received my call and we had a productive conversation.”