Spencer Dickinson
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Spencer E. Dickinson, a Democrat
from South Kingstown
, won the race for Representative in Rhode Island's 35th district, which encompasses the village of Kingston and West Kingston, and parts of the neighborhoods of Tuckertown, Wakefield and Peace Dale.
Dickinson, a veteran of the General Assembly who served from 1973 to 1980 was motivated to return to the General Assembly after 30 years because he believes the current situation in the legislature resembles what existed in 1972 when he first ran with little transparency or accountability.
In addition to improving governance in the legislature, Dickinson's 2010 campaign emphasized fiscal responsibility, rebuilding the state's economy (by among other things supporting the University of Rhode Island which he believes can serve as an important incubator for technology based businesses), and an alternative energy strategy focused on wind power which he believes would reduce dependence on foreign oil while creating construction and technology jobs.
Dickinson was elected to the Rhode Island House of Representatives
in 1972 where he served four terms before retiring in 1980. During that time he championed environmental causes such as the Bottle Bill and was a member of a group of reformers who among other things brought recorded voting to the Rhode Island General Assembly after assuming key leadership positions; Dickinson served as Deputy Majority Leader.
Dickinson is a career homebuilder who pioneered solar heating in Rhode Island in the 1970s, building the state's first solar heated home, and is a noted local expert in the field of alternative energy.
Dickinson was a member of the South Kingstown Conservation Commission but stepped down from the Commission following the 2010 election.
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
from South Kingstown
South Kingstown, Rhode Island
South Kingstown is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 30,639 at the 2010 census.South Kingstown includes the villages of Kingston, West Kingston, Wakefield, Peace Dale, Snug Harbor, Tuckertown, East Matunuck, Matunuck, Green Hill, and Perryville. Peace...
, won the race for Representative in Rhode Island's 35th district, which encompasses the village of Kingston and West Kingston, and parts of the neighborhoods of Tuckertown, Wakefield and Peace Dale.
Dickinson, a veteran of the General Assembly who served from 1973 to 1980 was motivated to return to the General Assembly after 30 years because he believes the current situation in the legislature resembles what existed in 1972 when he first ran with little transparency or accountability.
In addition to improving governance in the legislature, Dickinson's 2010 campaign emphasized fiscal responsibility, rebuilding the state's economy (by among other things supporting the University of Rhode Island which he believes can serve as an important incubator for technology based businesses), and an alternative energy strategy focused on wind power which he believes would reduce dependence on foreign oil while creating construction and technology jobs.
Dickinson was elected to the Rhode Island House of Representatives
Rhode Island House of Representatives
The Rhode Island House of Representatives is the lower house of the Rhode Island General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. State of Rhode Island. It is composed of 75 members, elected to two year terms from 75 districts of equal population. The Rhode Island General Assembly does not have...
in 1972 where he served four terms before retiring in 1980. During that time he championed environmental causes such as the Bottle Bill and was a member of a group of reformers who among other things brought recorded voting to the Rhode Island General Assembly after assuming key leadership positions; Dickinson served as Deputy Majority Leader.
Dickinson is a career homebuilder who pioneered solar heating in Rhode Island in the 1970s, building the state's first solar heated home, and is a noted local expert in the field of alternative energy.
Dickinson was a member of the South Kingstown Conservation Commission but stepped down from the Commission following the 2010 election.