Buddy Cianci
On the record
Cianci consults for / receives kickbacks from Providence city-vendor construction interests as part of Operation Plunder Dome RICO enterprise; 2002 federal RICO conviction (5-year sentence — his 2nd conviction; first was 1984 felony assault). Resigned 1984 + pleaded no contest to assault
SEVERITY · RESIGNED
Background
Buddy Cianci occupied the Mayor of Providence of Providence office in Rhode Island for 9 years (1975–1984). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. After: Mayor of Providence (1991-2002). Departure context: Resigned 1984 + pleaded no contest to assault. Same-year political environment (1975): Governor Philip W. Noel.
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Others who held this office in Rhode Island
- Buddy Cianci (1991-2002)
- Joseph R. Paolino Jr. (1984-1991)
- Joseph A. Doorley Jr. (1965-1975)