Sandra Cano

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Sandra Cano
Member of the Rhode Island Senate
from the 8th district
Assumed office
January 2019
Preceded byJames Doyle II
Personal details
Born1983 (age 38–39)
Medellin, Colombia
EducationBryant University

Sandra C. Cano (born 1983) is an American politician from the state of Rhode Island. She serves in the Rhode Island Senate, representing District 8. Cano is a member of the Democratic Party.

Cano was born in Medellin, Colombia. In 2000, at the age of 16,[1] she moved with her family to the US.[2] She graduated from Bryant University, the University of Rhode Island's graduate program in public administration, and Harvard University's Executive Leadership Program.[3] She served as an at-large city councilwoman for Pawtucket, Rhode Island after serving on the city's school board. She won a special election on April 3, 2018, to succeed James Doyle II in the Rhode Island Senate.[4]

On January 12, 2021, Cano was appointed chairperson of the Senate Committee on Education for the 2021-2022 session.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ Miller, G. Wayne. "9 things to know about R.I. Sen.-elect Sandra Cano's politics, policies | Video, audio". providencejournal.com. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
  2. ^ "State of Rhode Island General Assembly". State of Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
  3. ^ "Cano takes Senate 8 seat with special election win". The Valley Breeze. March 4, 2018. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  4. ^ Mark Reynolds. "Sandra Cano wins Pawtucket special election for state Senate - News - providencejournal.com - Providence, RI". providencejournal.com. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  5. ^ "Sen. Cano appointed chairperson of Senate Education Committee". Sen. Cano appointed chairperson of Senate Education Committee. Retrieved January 17, 2021.


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