Sandra cano biography

Sandra Cano

American politician

For the court case plaintiff, see Sandra Cano (Mary Doe).

Sandra C. Cano (born ) is an American politician from the state of Rhode Island. She served in the Rhode Island Senate, representing District 8.

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Cano is a member of the Democratic Party.

Early life

Cano was born in Medellín, Colombia. In , at the age of 16,[1] she moved with her family to the United States.[2] She graduated from Bryant University, the University of Rhode Island's graduate program in public administration, and Harvard University's Executive Leadership Program.[3]

Career

Cano served as an at-large city councilwoman for Pawtucket, Rhode Island after serving on the city's school board.

She won a special election on April 3, , to succeed James Doyle II in the Rhode Island Senate.[4] On January 12, , Cano was appointed chairperson of the Senate Committee on Education for the session.[5]

On March 20, , Cano declared her candidacy to represent Rhode Island's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives in the special election.[6]

Cano resigned from the Rhode Island Senate in September in order to pursue a career opportunity outside of the legislature.[7] She was named the New England regional administrator for the Small Business Administration in November.[8]

Personal life

Cano's fiance, James Diossa, is the general treasurer of Rhode Island.

They have two children together.[9]

References

  1. ^Miller, G. Wayne.

    Sandra cano biography The indefatigable advocacy she brought to the Senate has made an extraordinary impact that will benefit Rhode Islanders for generations to come. Satellite spending groups may or may not have expended funds related to the candidate or politician on whose page you are reading this disclaimer. Thomas Paolino R. She was the lead sponsor for the Trauma Informed Schools Act and has led an effort to provide state funding for adequate mental health professional support in schools, to ensure all children get the services they need to be ready to learn.

    "9 things to know about R.I. Sen.-elect Sandra Cano's politics, policies | Video, audio". . Retrieved January 17,

  2. ^"State of Rhode Island General Assembly". State of Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved January 17,
  3. ^"Cano takes Senate 8 seat with special election win".

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  6. The Valley Breeze. March 4, Retrieved April 4,

  7. ^Mark Reynolds. "Sandra Cano wins Pawtucket special election for state Senate - News - - Providence, RI". Retrieved April 4,
  8. ^"Sen. Cano appointed chairperson of Senate Education Committee".

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    Sen. Cano appointed chairperson of Senate Education Committee. Retrieved January 17,

  9. ^"Pawtucket state Sen. Sandra Cano announces run for Congress". March 16, Retrieved March 21,
  10. ^"Sandra Cano resigns seat in Rhode Island Senate". WJAR. September 12, Retrieved September 19,
  11. ^"Former Sen.

    Sandra Cano is new SBA New England regional administrator". Rhode Island Current.

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    November 20, Retrieved November 23,

  12. ^Fenton, Josh. "Diossa Announces Run for RI General Treasurer". GoLocalProv.