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Jason Desrosiers

Lifelong EP resident interested in city issues, schools and libraries.
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Blog Posts

The Time For Reform Is Now (in East Providence Patch)

We need to take a hard look at the structure of our city government.

Booster Club Formed to Save Middle School Sports (in East Providence Patch)

The community has to support organizations such as the East Providence Middle School Boosters.

Politics

Candidate Watch: Summer Politics Heat Up (in East Providence Patch)

A look at East Providence's political scene.

Political Watch: Who's Up and Who's Down in East Providence This Week (in East Providence Patch)

A view of who's 'stock' rose and fell on the political scene in East Providence, based on my experience, being as objective as possible.

Education

EPHS Graduation Highlights the Best of Townie Pride (in East Providence Patch)

The latest crop of East Providence High School (EPHS) students give us hope for the city's future.

Politics

BLOG: 'Tis the Season to Announce Your Candidacy (in East Providence Patch)

Here are eight questions for the body electorate to ask political hopefuls.

Government

We Need a Municipal Paradigm Shift

A prescription for regionalization.

Government

Balancing the Budget on the Backs of the Most Vulnerable (in East Providence Patch)

A proposed CDBG budget goes too far in hurting our most vulnerable and least empowered.

Business

10 Tips for Retail Job Hunters (in East Providence Patch)

Rhode Island is one of four states with double-digit unemployment numbers. Here are some tips to get a job in the retail industry.

Politics

It's Time for an Elected Mayor (in East Providence Patch)

An elected mayor could give the city the leadership that it needs.

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