Maria Rivera

Experience

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  Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  Rhode Island Higher Education
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  State of Rhode Island

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2020

  Senior Elibility Technician

  - Planned, assigned, supervised and reviewed the work of staff engaged in performing eligibility determinations, both initial and continuing, for individuals applying for or receiving assistance payments- Performed complex eligibility determination evaluations

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  City Of Central Falls

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Council Member

  - Advocated for increased youth opportunities, increased economic development incentives for small businesses and more programming for our city seniors

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  City Of Central Falls

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  Council President

  First woman and first Latina Central Falls City Council President-Prioritized the safety of the community by working closely with the police department to introduce Community Policing- Improved education and youth opportunities by introducing new after school programs, expanded Central Falls Library programming, and advocated for increased education funding for city schools- Launched new Council Open Office Hours, cracking down on unsafe vacant and abandoned properties, and passing a city law requiring the upkeep of city roads when utilities cut them up Show less

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  City Of Central Falls

  Jan 2021 - now

  Mayor

  • Oversee a 141-member city operation serving a population of 19,000+ residents• Devise short and long-term action plans to address a wide variety of constituent needs• Negotiate contractual agreements with labor unions• Prepare and submit annual reports on the finances of the City of Central Falls• Establish effective working relationships with residents, government officials, and representatives• Develop the brand of the city by instilling uniformity and professionalism across all city communications Show less