Jorge Elorza (Mayor, Providence, RI)
01/29/19 • 33 min
Democrat Jorge Elorza was overwhelmingly re-elected to a second term as mayor of Providence this past November.
Our conversation focused on the mayor’s backstory and experiences, and how they inform his decision making process and policy priorities.
Democrat Jorge Elorza was overwhelmingly re-elected to a second term as mayor of Providence this past November.
Our conversation focused on the mayor’s backstory and experiences, and how they inform his decision making process and policy priorities.
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