EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – Several East Providence residents were appointed and officially sworn in as board members of the newly-formed Mayor’s Community Advisory Board.
The board, which was created by Mayor Bob DaSilva in an effort to bring varying racial and ethnic backgrounds with differing views together, held its first meeting on Wednesday, August 12, 2020.
The board, overseen by Municipal Integrity Officer Elmer Pina, was created to promote communication between communities within the city and the administration, to reduce systemic racism and bigotry and to promote the values of diversity and inclusivity within East Providence.
“It is time for change in East Providence and I know this group of diverse and talented individuals will work tirelessly to implement necessary change to our city as it relates to inclusion.
The board, which meets on a monthly basis, consists of 17 East Providence residents from a diverse background within the community including:
- Christine Alves
- Rachel Braga
- Pamelia Byrd
- Keith Cabral
- Tatiana DosSantos
- Maryann Fonseca
- Elizabeth Fox
- Rodrigo Pimentel
- Christopher Francesconi
- Cendhi Arias Henry
- Marlon Henry
- Noele Hosley
- Patrick Kelly
- Krista Moravec
- Michelle Nuey
- David Rangel
- Onna Moniz - John
(Members of the Community Advisory Board are sworn in by Mayor Bob DaSilva)