I'm sending a quick reminder about this event on Monday!!!
Thank you for your support that has made it possible for me to represent Providence’s District 4 in the State House. Democracy is a team sport, and I am grateful to you for the work we do together to make Rhode Island a better place.
The legislature started the session pre-vaccine, socially distanced at the Veteran’s Auditorium, and then moved to the House chamber this spring. COVID, education, equity, housing and the environment were at the top of my agenda, and I’m glad we were able to pass good legislation in all of these areas this year.
This session, the General Assembly:
Passed the Act on Climate which updates and adds accountability to our state’s framework for climate action, and passed several other important environmental measures
Started a fund for affordable housing with $25 million and a tax on real estate conveyances.
Created a path to a $15 minimum wage and passed the Fair Pay Act.
Passed common sense gun legislation to prohibit anyone other than a police officer or school security guard from carrying a gun on school grounds, and to prohibit straw purchases of guns for people not allowed to purchase a gun themselves
Enacted legislation I sponsored to establish the Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission; legislation to ensure that African American history is taught in our schools; and the Civics Literacy Act.
Required that single stall bathrooms be marked as all gender or gender neutral bathrooms so that everyone can access restrooms without worrying if the sign on the door matches their gender. We also updated the definition of sexual orientation in housing discrimination law.
We’re not done! There’s more work to do. High quality public schools, environmental and economic justice continue to be at the top of my priority list.
Please join me at my annual fundraiser at India, 1060 Hope Street, on Monday August 30 from 5-7 p.m. We will be following COVID protocols and the current plan is that this will be an outside event. Please check Facebook or my calendar at rebeccakislak.com for updates.
Whether you are able to attend or not, I hope you will continue to support my campaign with a donation if you are able.You can donate on-line here or by mailing a check to Friends of Rebecca Kislak, PO Box 41551, Providence, RI 02940.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join me for my summer fundraiser! COVID protocols will be followed; the plan is that this will be an outdoor party. Check rebeccakislak.com for updates. Day: Monday, August 30 Time: 5 - 7 p.m. Location: India; 1060 Hope Street District 4 Community Meeting Day: Thursday, Sept. 30 Time: 7 p.m. - zoom Register here Join Rebecca for coffee! Day: Thursday Sept. 2 Time: 3 – 4 p.m. Location: Seven Stars, 820 Hope Street Join Rebecca for coffee! Day: Friday, September 10 Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Location: Three Sisters, 1074 Hope Street