Charlene M. Lima

Charlene M. Lima DEMDemocrat

State Representative, District 14

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Charlene M. LimaDEMDemocrat State Representative, District 14
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Charlene M. Lima (born August 18, 1953) is an American politician who is a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing the 14th district since 1993. During the 2009-2010 sessions, she served on the House Committees on Corporations, Separation of Powers, and Oversight. She also served as Chairperson of the Special House Commission to examine the issue of licensing of builders and contractors. Lima served as the Deputy Speaker of the House from 2010-2022.

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Education3 - 3 of 1
University of Rhode Island
BA Education
1975
Past Positions1 - 6 of 6
Deputy Speaker
Rhode Island State House of Representatives
2012 - 2023
Deputy Majority Whip
Rhode Island State House of Representatives
2002
Representative
Rhode Island State House of Representatives
1992 - Current
Former Speaker Tempore
Rhode Island State House of Representatives
Former Mathematics Teacher
Providence School Department, retired
1979 - 2010
Former Truant Officer
Providence School Department
1975 - 2010
Other Experience1 - 16 of 16
Member
Rhode Island Society to Prevent Blindness
2002 - 2004
Group Volunteer
Attorney General's Juvenile Justice Task Force
1999 - 2001
Member
Women’s Auxiliary, Saint Mary's Feast Society
Member
American Federation of Teachers
Member
Board of Directors, Hope Neighborhood Association
Member
Providence Teacher’s Union
Member
Small Business Committee, Rhode Island State House of Representatives
2023 - Current
Secretary
Cranston House Caucus
1999
Former Member
Rules Committee, Rhode Island State House of Representatives
Member
Providence House Caucus
Member
Secretary of State Panel for Election Law Reform
Member
15th Democratic Ward Committee
Member
Women's Political Caucus
Member
Silver Lake Revitalization Committee
Member
13th District, Providence Representative Committee
Member
Cranston House Caucus
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