Sandra Cano
Sandra Cano | |
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Member of theRhode Island Senate from the 8th district | |
In office April 12, 2018 – September 12, 2024 | |
Preceded by | James Doyle II |
Succeeded by | Vacant |
Personal details | |
Born | 1983 (age 40–41) Medellín,Colombia |
Political party | Democratic |
Domestic partner | James Diossa |
Children | 2 |
Education | Bryant University(BA) University of Rhode Island(MPA) |
Sandra C. Cano(born 1983) is an American politician from thestateofRhode Island.She served in theRhode Island Senate,representing District 8. Cano is a member of theDemocratic Party.
Early life
[edit]Cano was born inMedellín,Colombia. In 2000, at the age of 16,[1]she moved with her family to the United States.[2]She graduated fromBryant University,theUniversity of Rhode Island's graduate program in public administration, andHarvard University's Executive Leadership Program.[3]
Career
[edit]Cano served as an at-large city councilwoman forPawtucket, Rhode Islandafter serving on the city'sschool board.She won aspecial electionon April 3, 2018, to succeedJames Doyle IIin the Rhode Island Senate.[4]On January 12, 2021, Cano was appointed chairperson of the Senate Committee on Education for the 2021-2022 session.[5]
On March 20, 2023, Cano declared her candidacy to representRhode Island's 1st congressional districtin theUnited States House of Representativesin the2023 special election.[6]
Cano resigned from the Rhode Island Senate in September 2024 in order to pursue a career opportunity outside of the legislature.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Cano's fiance,James Diossa,is thegeneral treasurer of Rhode Island.They have two children together.[8]
References
[edit]- ^Miller, G. Wayne."9 things to know about R.I. Sen.-elect Sandra Cano's politics, policies | Video, audio".providencejournal.RetrievedJanuary 17,2021.
- ^"State of Rhode Island General Assembly".State of Rhode Island General Assembly.RetrievedJanuary 17,2021.
- ^"Cano takes Senate 8 seat with special election win".The Valley Breeze. March 4, 2018.RetrievedApril 4,2018.
- ^Mark Reynolds."Sandra Cano wins Pawtucket special election for state Senate - News - providencejournal - Providence, RI".providencejournal.RetrievedApril 4,2018.
- ^"Sen. Cano appointed chairperson of Senate Education Committee".Sen. Cano appointed chairperson of Senate Education Committee.RetrievedJanuary 17,2021.
- ^"Pawtucket state Sen. Sandra Cano announces run for Congress".Providencejournal. March 16, 2023.RetrievedMarch 21,2023.
- ^"Sandra Cano resigns seat in Rhode Island Senate".WJAR. September 12, 2024.RetrievedSeptember 19,2024.
- ^Fenton, Josh."Diossa Announces Run for RI General Treasurer".GoLocalProv.
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