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Representative Mario Mendez

Member, House Committee on Corporations

Member, House Committee on Finance

Representative Mario Mendez (D) was elected in November 2018 to serve the people of District 13 in Johnston and Providence. He is the only freshman to serve as a member of the House Committee on Finance, which deliberates on the state budget, and he also is a member of the House Committee on Corporations.

In his first year in the House, he sponsored successful legislation that allows licensed public dental hygienists to conduct dental screenings in schools, and introduced an education reform bill that would help schools hire more STEM-specialized teachers. He also cosponsored a new law to create threat assessment teams in schools to help prevent violence.
A lifelong resident of District 13, he is a product of Providence Public Schools. Born June 21, 1989, he currently resides in Johnston and obtained his bachelor’s degree from Rhode Island College.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
55 Paolino St.
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 225-1466