Tag: Pawtucket, Rhode Island

The newly elected senator from Pawtucket sits down with The Journal to go over her stances on many issues, from education and rebuilding Rhode Island’s crumbling schools to keeping the Pawtucket Red Sox in the city. An at-large city councilwoman, Cano, 34, is the assistant vice president of business and community development at Navigant Credit Union. Born and raised in Medellin, Colombia, Cano immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 16. Meeting with The Providence Journal on Sunday, Cano talked about some of her priorities: 1. Schooling Newly elected state Sen. Sandra Cano, of Pawtucket’s District 8. A Spanish-speaker only until 16, she learned English in Rhode Island schools. We have to do more, which is why I am extremely supportive of the $250 million for schools to continue to be fixed.” The senator-elect supports Gov. They are part of the fabric of our city, as well. Their investment in our city, in downtown Pawtucket, is going to be a catalyst for other businesses to come and to stay.” 5. Keeping Hasbro world headquarters in Pawtucket “Economic development is extremely important, to support small businesses and to make sure that Pawtucket is a destination and we have good-quality jobs in our city.