Sen. Sheehan restates his top agenda items

Senator Sheehan for State Senate

North Kingstown - In reminding voters of the primary election on Wednesday, September 12, Sen. James C. Sheehan (D-Dist. 36, North Kingstown, Narragansett) restated his top agenda items if honored with re-election.

Included among the legislation, Sen. Sheehan committed to re-introducing the creation of a gubernatorial line-item-veto power, the assurance of baseline school aid to communities, the establishment of public funds for General Assembly races, requirements for merit selections for court magistrates and allowing physicians a say in the maintenance of certification programs. He also promised to re-introduce two bills to create the “Office of Inspector General” and to prevent the use of justice-inhibiting non-disclosure agreements that conceal cases of sexual harassment or assault.

Regarding his agenda, Sen. Sheehan stated, “I believe that my prospective agenda continues to chart a course that will continue to make a difference in the lives and quality of life of the residents of Narragansett & North Kingstown, as well as our state. As such, I respectfully ask for the support of the voters of District 36 in the upcoming September 12 Primary Election.”

Further information regarding Sen. Sheehan’s agenda, media, stances, record, and biography can be found at “www.senatorsheehan.com" or on his various social media sites, including Facebook.