A Bunch of Fascists?

Fascism | Define Fascism at www.Dictionary.com.

“Any ideology or movement inspired by Italian Fascism, such as German National Socialism; any right-wing nationalist ideology or movement with an authoritarian and hierarchical structure that is fundamentally opposed to democracy and liberalism.”
Democrat / Define Democrat at www.Dictionary.com.

“A person who believes in the political or social equality of all people”’

Tuesday night, January 17, 2017, Tom Riley, the newly appointed third member of our Canvassing Authority, in defense of his appointment, called The East Providence Democratic party “a bunch of Fascists”.

City Council President Briden called Tom Riley, “the most qualified candidate”. Really?

This is the best East Providence has to offer? Mayor Briden started the meeting by rearranging the docket without unanimous consent, as required. Additionally, Mayor Briden allowed Mr. Riley to speak for a total of 30 minutes – ignoring the five minute rule for speaking. Moreover, the current Republican Party Chairman is already on the Canvassing Authority which is probably why a “temporary, NON ELECTED Republican leader submitted Mr. Riley’s name. Canvassing laws say that the Chairman of both active parties is supposed to submit five names each to the City Council for consideration.

The shameful disrespect Mr. Riley showed to The East Providence Democratic Party proves that Mr. Riley is not impartial or stable enough to be selected to a leadership position in our City. The three council members, Mr. Briden, Mr. Faria, and Ms. Sousa, who voted for Mr. Riley, also happened to be the only council members that voted benefits for themselves AND a completely unnecessary office for themselves in City Hall.

These three council members should be watched very carefully. It is a shame that shenanigans have already started with our new council!

Respectfully submitted,
East Providence Democratic City Committee