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Meet... RI State Senator Raptakis

As a lifelong Rhode Islander, I've been proud to bring a commonsense approach to the State House and to get things done for our communities.

I've never been afraid to stand up for what's right, even if it means telling legislative leaders what they don't want to hear.

With my family's support, married to Donna Maria Digidio and 2 children, Alexandra-Marie and Nicholas Peter, I do my best for the community listening to concerns and their agenda. A community favorite, a forum for in-depth discussions, is our restaurant in Coventry.

As a small business owner, I'm talking to my constituents every day and that keeps me connected to the issues that matter in our district.

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Always There for YOU

About: Senator Leonidas P. Raptakis

The Coventry Courier: In January 2018 the town’s local delegation, including Senator Lou Raptakis, requested that Auditor General Dennis E. Hoyle conduct an investigation into the operation of the town’s sewer program and enterprise fund, which is running an annual deficit, according to town officials. Read More at Newsroom

RI Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Special Legislation & Veterans' Affairs

Member, Senate Committee on Judiciary

Senator Leonidas P. Raptakis (Democrat - District 33, Coventry, East Greenwich, West Greenwich) was born on November 18, 1959.

A restaurant owner and operator, Senator Raptakis earned a B.A. in 1985 from Rhode Island College and an A.A. in 1981 from the Community College of Rhode Island. He is also a graduate of Coventry High School.

Senator Raptakis is a member of Alpha Omega; Chapter 106, District 7 of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association; the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church; Club 100; the Coventry–West Greenwich Elks; and FOP Lodge #26.

Prior to his election to the Rhode Island Senate in 2012, Senator Raptakis served in the Senate from 1996-2010 as well as in the House of Representatives from 1992-1996. He can be reached at (401) 276-5567.

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A Record of Reform

• GoLocal LIVE 2018: Senator Leo Raptakis appeared on GoLocal LIVE where he talked to the Senate vote on the PawSox legislation, along with his re-introduction of a bill to put the question of a line item veto on the ballot. Read More at Newsroom
• Ranked number l out of 32 democratic senators by the RI Freedom Index to protect taxpayers.
  
• Voted against the truck toll bill. Providence Journal, February 12th 2016
• Led the charge to eliminate Master Lever and opposed state subsidies and tax breaks for the 'Superman Building'.
• Only member of the House and Senate who fought to allow voters to decide on line item veto proposal. Providence Journal, June 19th 2016
• Spearheaded the effort to get the Route 116 reconstruction project off the ground to help local businesses and residents. Kent County Daily Times, May 22nd 2015
• Fought for small businesses by passing legislation to repeal a 7% sales tax that utilities were adding to energy bills.
• Worked to stop FEMA's proposal to require flood insurance at Johnson's Pond and Lake Tiogue. Kent County Daily Times, April 25th 2016
• Fought to bring penalties for leaving a child unattended in a car.
• Won passage of legislation to increase the time served for those convicted of first and second degree murder.
• The only Coventry legislator who responded to elevator breakdowns at Woodland Manor to resolve the crisis.

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