Gregg M. Amore |
R.I. Secretary of State
As a member of the General Assembly, I saw firsthand how the policies made at the state and municipal levels can impact the business owners, employees and customers that drive our state’s economy. Undoubtedly, local elections matter.
Now, as secretary of state, I see so many opportunities for collaboration with our business sectors, beyond the work of our business services division. In recent years, we have seen increasing threats to our democracy. It will take all of us, including government, private sector businesses and community organizations, to combat these threats.
Local businesses can play a critical role in expanding civic participation.
Over the last few years, recruiting and maintaining poll workers has been a challenge. Poll workers are on the front lines of our democracy, and their work is needed to ensure the security and efficiency of our elections. I strongly encourage our state’s businesses to explore creating paid time-off opportunities for Rhode Islanders to serve as poll workers. It is important work and essential for our democracy.
Our Rhode Island business sector is an important network, and I know there will be many opportunities for information-sharing and collaboration. I look forward to working with you to recruit poll workers, encourage civic participation and strengthen our democracy.