Politics & Government

VIDEO: Chafee Testifies at Johnston Town Council Meeting

At the Apr. 9 town council meeting, Gov. Lincoln Chafee asked for support of the bills he recently submitted to the General Assembly.

Johnston Town Councilors welcomed Gov. Lincoln Chafee to their meeting on Apr. 9, held at the .

The accompanying video (running time 2:05) shows scenes from the meeting, including Mayor Joseph Polisena's introduction of the governor, and portions of Chafee's address to the council.

Councilors voted unanimously in support of seven bills Chafee has proposed to the General Assembly that would give communities relief from some state mandates.

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