http://www.pbn.com/stories/51125.html?preview_key=4833793b85a3afc4e13ca624fff25f84
So Everyone thinks the Republicans are the party for the wealthy. If you read this editorial, you'll see it's the Democrats that are really the party for the wealthy. Just look at what our General Assembly did for the rich this year!
www.projo.com/opinion/contributors/content/CT_payette16_07-16-10_OCJ6A6A_v15.1d60692.html
Senator Lanzi Claims that she is not influenced by her Union and Special interest contributors and she is proud of her record as a member of the General Assembly. She also claims that I will run a negative campaign. I will let the facts speak for themselves. You decide who’s interests she represents. The taxpayers of Cranston or Special Interests.
All of the facts provided is public record.
Gately comes out swinging again for Dist. 26 seat by Meg Fraser Jun 17, 2010
http://www.cranstononline.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Gately+comes+out+swinging+again+for+Dist-+26+seat%20&id=7965777
Gately is coming out of the gates hard, calling his opponent to the floor over support from unions. The Cranston Teachers Alliance and other teachers unions grace Lanzi’s list of contributors. “She’s going to out-raise me by three to one, but nobody will ever outwork me,” Gately said. “There’s no ignoring me.” She defended the contributions, saying she does not feel it influences her votes. “We receive contributions from a variety of sources,” she said. “All you have to do is look at my service and my record of accomplishments to know that I’ve worked well with all my constituents.” ……“There’s no basis in his accusations,” she said. “
The Facts:
1.Since 2002 Senator Lanzi has raised $82,950.00* from Union PACS, Union Leadership, Union Members and the Democratic Leadership including Union PACs from Massachusetts and Connecticut.
2.She also had to register with the state house as a paid lobbyist for the unions* She is paid $63,630.00 Director of Labor Community Services by the United Way*.
3.She also has taken fully paid health benefits from the state for 16 years at a cost to taxpayers of over $16,000.00 per year* and paid nothing towards it until this past year and still only pays 7.5%*
4. At the direction of Union Bosses Senator Lanzi tried to crush the 2008 Budget cut spending to close the $168 Million deficit and raise taxes and keep pension & benefits in line for the unions.*
5.Senator Lanzi supports Binding Arbitration for Labor Disputes
6. Senator Lanzi endorsed the SEIU’s effort to provide citizenship to all Illegal Immigrants*
http://www.alipac.us/ftopicp-142420.html
7. Senator Lanzi supports perpetuation of expired union contracts that take away cities bargaining power
8. Senator Lanzi has never sponsored, voted for or endorsed legislation to require co-pays for health insurance by state and municipal unions.
9.Senator Lanzi recommended the appointment of Mr. Tilinghast a former worker on her campaign to the Cranston Board of Contract & Purchase who was indicted for participating in a union kickback scheme to rob the taxpayers of &Cranston Rhode Island.*
Source: http://www.ricampaignfinance.com/RIPublic/Reporting/TransactionReport.aspx?OrgID=1841&BeginDate=&EndDate=&LastName=&FirstName=&ContType=0&State=&City=&ZIPCode=&EmployerName=&Amount=0&ReportType=Contrib&CFStatus=F&MPFStatus=A&Level=S&SumBy=Type&Sort1=ReceiptDate&Direct1=desc&Sort2=None&Direct2=asc&Sort3=None&Direct3=asc&Site=Public&Incomplete=A&ContSource=CF
Data shows it pays to be a R.I. legislator January 25, 2009
http://www.projo.com/news/content/lobbyist-to-legislator_payments_01-25-09_SID1_v57.3f10ab5.html
“The United Way disclosed a $63,360 salary paid Sen. Beatrice Lanzi, D-Cranston, last year to be its director of Labor Community Services.”
Senator Lanzi has accepted the full health benefits package from the state without paying a dime for her first 16 years in office and only now pays 7.5%* http://www.projo.com/news/tables/2009/ga-healthcare.htm
“More lawmakers pay toward health plan” Wednesday, June 25, 2008 By Katherine Gregg http://www.projo.com/generalassembly/legislative_health_insurance_06-25-08_K6AKQM2_v31.290d7fc.html
“The full array of medical, dental and vision benefits that currently costs the state ….. $16,233 for a family is increasing to……$17,826 for family coverage on July 1.”
“Senators Stephen Alves, D-West Warwick; Leo Blais, R-Coventry; Frank Ciccone, D-Providence; Daniel DaPonte, D-East Providence; James Doyle, D-Pawtucket; Hanna Gallo, D-Cranston; Daniel Issa, D-Central Falls; Beatrice Lanzi, D-Cranston…… for family coverage.”
“Bill would grant anonymity to pamphleteers” Monday, May 19, 2008 http://www.projo.com/news/content/POLTICAL_SCENE_19_05-19-08_PKA6077_v21.2b29474.html
“Those senators still receiving100 percent state-paid insurance include Stephen Alves, Leo Blais, Frank Ciccone, Daniel DaPonte, James Doyle, Hanna Gallo, Daniel Issa, Beatrice Lanzi…”
After years of trying to escape father’s shadow, mobster’s son charged: Sunday, November 16, 2008
http://www.projo.com/ri/cranston/content/Harold_Tillinghast_11-16-08_78C70IK_v28.39e0e5b.html
Tillinghast’s arrest also came as a surprise in Cranston, where he has served on the city Board of Contract and Purchase since 2003.
Councilwoman Paula McFarland initially appointed Tillinghast to the board, which has the power to approve millions of dollars in purchases for the city, ranging from supplies to building repairs. McFarland said that Tillinghast was recommended by Langevin’s office as well as a Cranston state senator, Beatrice Lanzi, on whose campaign he had volunteered.
“It surprised me when I read that he might have been involved in some sort of union kickback scheme,” said McFarland. “Ethically, you want people you appoint to public boards to uphold the highest ethical standards.”
Editorial: Budget sanity Wednesday, May 7, 2008
http://www.projo.com/opinion/editorials/content/ED_budget7_05-07-08_069SREE_v37.39c86d8.html
“High local and state taxes have battered Rhode Island businesses, driving out jobs and thus crimping tax revenues. With fuel and food prices going through the roof, and jobs disappearing at an alarming rate, politicians seem to be getting the point that hiking taxes in this election year might not be such a good idea after all. Public-employee unions, meanwhile, are unhappy.
The General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to close a $168 million estimated deficit in this year’s bloated state budget by trimming spending rather than raising taxes. It mostly went along with the recommendations of Governor Carcieri. House Speaker William Murphy and Finance Committee Chairman Steven Costantino were the key leaders in holding the line……
The Senate Finance Committee almost derailed the effort to curb the overspending. Voting against a return to reason were Senators Frank Ciccone, Hanna Gallo, Beatrice Lanzi, Paul Moura, Juan Pichardo and Dominick Ruggerio.
Senators Ciccone, Moura and Ruggerio all work directly for organized labor, and Senator Lanzi is the director of “labor community services” for the United Way of Rhode Island….. Senate President Joseph Montalbano and Majority Leader Teresa Paiva Weed came to the rescue and kept the budget from being derailed, defeating legislators who put their personal interests ahead of those of the mass of their constituents.”
Over objections, panel OKs plan that cuts aid, programs Thursday, May 1, 2008
http://www.projo.com/generalassembly/SUPPLEMENTAL.1_05-01-08_H39VI4R_v15.3811cb3.html
“PROVIDENCE — Over the strong objection of labor unions, a key Senate committee last night narrowly endorsed a package of spending cuts to help balance a current-year state budget deficit of at least $168 million……. The opponents were Senators Frank A. Ciccone III, Hanna M. Gallo, Beatrice A. Lanzi, Paul E. Moura, Juan M. Pichardo and Dominick J. Ruggerio.
For the past 18 years, my opponent, Bea Lanzi, has led and voted for the failed policies that have directly contributed to record unemployment, the highest taxes in the country, the worst climate for small businesses and brought Rhode Island to the verge of economic collapse.
Do you want a Senator that represents your interests or special interests?
- 79% of her campaign funding comes from labor PAC'S
- She voted to have Day Care Workers Unionized
- She is paid over $61,485 a year as the "Union Labor Relations Director" for the United Way
- After 16+ years of voting against contributing 10% towards her HealthCare, she is finally paying.
She accepts campaign funding from:
- Connecticut Health Care Union PAC 1199
- Connecticut Laborers Political League
- Massachusetts Laborers District Council PAC
I wonder what out-of-state Unions have to do with Cranston and all of Rhode Island?
Last election she wasn't planning on running again.
