Portsmouth RI Democrats

Rep. District 71 (Portsmouth, Tiverton, Little Compton)

Small business owner for 21 years (George’s Gas and Service and Seaside Gas and Convenience in Tiverton and Delta Gas and Service in Carver, Massachusetts); Married for 21 years to Stacey, they have three daughters, Grace, Patty, and Elaina. Attended UMass Dartmouth, New England Tech. Member of the Tiverton Land Trust, Friends of Tiverton Libraries. Former member of both Tiverton and Carver, Massachusetts Lions Clubs (6 years). Former member of the Tiverton Economic Development Committee.

George will vote against the Sakonnet Bridge toll and LNG. He will oppose utility rate increases and heath insurance rate increases. He will fight to stop unfunded mandates of cities and towns. He will work to reduce the sales tax and bring a sales tax holiday to Rhode Island. George will help small business by working to streamline the permit and license requirements. He will work to reinstate motor vehicle tax reimbursement to cities and towns.

Rep. District 70 (Portsmouth, Tiverton)

Jay graduated from Northeastern University in Boston, MA with a degree in Political Science in 1983. He met his wife, Donna Ward, in Boston and they were married in 1982. They have three children, John, 25, Kelsey, 20 & Mae, 15. Donna is currently a second grade teacher in the Westport Community, MA, School system. She is also the Vice President of the Westport Federation of Teachers.

Before getting into politics, Jay worked in various levels in his chosen profession, construction. He has worked for both union and merit shop firms ranging in size from $1-3 million/ year to in excess of $150 Million/year. Jay has licenses in both RI and Massachusetts for construction supervision and has managed projects in several New England states. His occupation is as a construction project manager.

Locally, Jay served on the Tiverton Zoning Board for over 10 years becoming the Vice Chairman. In 2004, he was appointed to the Tiverton Elementary School Building Committee which oversaw the construction of the new elementary school and the complete renovation of two existing schools, serving as Vice Chairman. In 2006, Jay was elected to the Tiverton Town Council. He continues to be a member of the Tiverton Democratic Town committee and serves as their treasurer. Jay was elected to represent District 70 (Tiverton, Portsmouth) in the RI House of Representatives in 2008. He serves on the House Labor, House Veterans Affairs and House Oversight Committees.

As a committed environmentalist, Jay is a member of Save the Bay, the Maine Island Trail Association, the Tiverton Land Trust, the Sierra Club and served as the Town Council’s appointee to the Landfill subcommittee. Jay is on the board of directors for Caritas, RI, a non-profit group that helps teenagers and women with substance abuse issues. Caritas operates three residential facilities as well as several out-patient programs. A long time and frequent platelet donor, Jay recently donated his 37th gallon to the RI Blood Center. An Eagle Scout since 1973, Jay is currently a member of the National Eagle Scout Association. He also is a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Newport Chapter, the National Rifle Association and Clean Water Action. In 2009, Jay became the first member of the General Assembly to be recognized as a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional by the US Green Building Council.

Rep. District 72 (Portsmouth, Middletown, Newport)

Attorney, Husband: Paul; Son: Stoddard; B.A. U.R.I. 1987 & Salve Regina, 1991; M.S. Salve Regina, 1994, J. D. Suffolk University School of Law 2001; Supreme Court Law Clerk 2001-02; R.I. Deputy Sheriff 1989-01; Intern, Sen. John Chafee,1987; Dept. of Attorney General 1999; Member: American, Rhode Island and Newport County Bar Associations, Potter League, Aquidneck Land Trust, Save the Bay, Norman Bird Sanctuary and Glen Farm Authority (2000-01), Ports. Town Council 2002-04; State Rep. District 72, 2004 - present

Amy has many accomplishments in her first term, protecting your right to privacy, and advocating for environmental protection, affordable health care and quality education. Keep Amy working for us!

Rep. Dist. 69 (Portsmouth, Bristol)

Attorney/Asst. Director Alternative Education Programming, Inc.; Wife: Diane; Sons: Timothy (21), Nathan (18); RIC, Southern New England School of Law; House Finance Committee, Vice Chair House Veteran’s Affairs Committee; House Separation of Powers Committee; Chairman Committee to Study Homeless Veterans in RI; Vice Chairman Comm. to Study Licensing Contractors and Builders; Mt. Hope Bay Pollution Study Commission; Bristol Zoning Board and Tax Board of Review; Land Use Planning Commission; Coach, Little League and Npt. County Hockey; State Representative District 69, 2000 - present.

Ray has led the fight against LNG and is protecting our seniors and veterans. He has led the fight to insure Portsmouth receives the promised Group Home Aid for Boys & Girls Town beds. He has fought to end mandatory overtime for nurses and limit property tax increases. Re-elect Ray Gallison!