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). Convicted 2002 racketeering; "Plunder Dome" — served 4yr fed prison
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · racketeering, bribery
Background
Buddy Cianci (Independent) was Rhode Island's Mayor of Providence of Providence 1991–2002 (11 years). Before this office: Mayor of Providence (1975-1984). Press-relevant: Convicted 2002 racketeering; "Plunder Dome" — served 4yr fed prison. Same-year political environment (1991): Governor Bruce Sundlun.
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Others who held this office in Rhode Island
- Joseph R. Paolino Jr. (1984-1991)
- Buddy Cianci (1975-1984)
- Joseph A. Doorley Jr. (1965-1975)