Edward J. O'Neill (politician)
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Edward J. O'Neill is an Independent member of the Rhode Island Senate
, representing the 17th District (Lincoln
, North Providence
, and Pawtucket
) since 2008.
where he attended St. Edwards School, Slater Junior High and Pawtucket West (Shea) High School
, later earning his B.S. Degree in Business Administration from Bryant University
. He retired as a Senior Manager in supply and procurement and was employed by Texas Instruments
for 35 years as well as former president of the Lincoln Taxpayers Association among other community involvements.
On November 2, 2010 O'Neill beat Democrat opponent Linda Butera-Noble to a 54.5% to 45.5% margin and remains the Senator in District 17 for another two years. District 17 remains Rhode Island's only Independent senate district.
O'Neill is currently serving on the Finance, Education and Oversight committees.
. They have a son Jay.
Rhode Island Senate
The Rhode Island Senate is the upper house of the Rhode Island General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. State of Rhode Island. It is composed of 38 Senators, each of whom is elected to a two-year term. Rhode Island is one of the 14 states where its upper house serves at a two-year...
, representing the 17th District (Lincoln
Lincoln, Rhode Island
Lincoln is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 21,105 at the 2010 census. Lincoln is located in northeastern Rhode Island, north of Providence....
, North Providence
North Providence, Rhode Island
North Providence is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 32,078 at the 2010 census.The town has the distinction of being the smallest by area in the smallest state . Though at only , the city of Central Falls is Rhode Island's smallest municipality...
, and Pawtucket
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Pawtucket is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 71,148 at the 2010 census. It is the fourth largest city in the state.-History:...
) since 2008.
Education and early career
O'Neill was raised in PawtucketPawtucket, Rhode Island
Pawtucket is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 71,148 at the 2010 census. It is the fourth largest city in the state.-History:...
where he attended St. Edwards School, Slater Junior High and Pawtucket West (Shea) High School
Pawtucket West High School
The Pawtucket West High School is an historic school at 485 East Avenue in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.The school was built in 1938 and added to the National Historic Register in 1983. The school was renamed Charles E. Shea High School to honor the well-known Pawtucket resident....
, later earning his B.S. Degree in Business Administration from Bryant University
Bryant University
Bryant University is a private university located in Smithfield, Rhode Island, U.S., that grants the degrees of bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and master's degrees in business, taxation and accounting. Until August 2004, it was known as Bryant College...
. He retired as a Senior Manager in supply and procurement and was employed by Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Inc. , widely known as TI, is an American company based in Dallas, Texas, United States, which develops and commercializes semiconductor and computer technology...
for 35 years as well as former president of the Lincoln Taxpayers Association among other community involvements.
Political career
O'Neill won an unlikely victory by beating Democrat Senate President Joe Montalbano by a 54.3% to 45.7% margin on November 4, 2008. Since taking office he has sponsored and co-sponsored a variety of bills including Camp Meehan Eminent Domain Bill (S685), 20% Health Insurance Co-Pay for municipal employees (S2478) and Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill (S2422).On November 2, 2010 O'Neill beat Democrat opponent Linda Butera-Noble to a 54.5% to 45.5% margin and remains the Senator in District 17 for another two years. District 17 remains Rhode Island's only Independent senate district.
O'Neill is currently serving on the Finance, Education and Oversight committees.
Personal life
O'Neill lives with his wife Carole and daughter Erin in LincolnLincoln, Rhode Island
Lincoln is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 21,105 at the 2010 census. Lincoln is located in northeastern Rhode Island, north of Providence....
. They have a son Jay.
External links
- http://senatoroneill.com
- http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/EONeill/
- http://www.projo.com/news/content/GA_MONTALBANO_11-05-08_E6C5VCB_v15.3e2fc88.html