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1/5/2021 Rep. Lima sworn in as General Assembly convenes
STATE HOUSE — Rep. Steven J. Lima (D-Dist. 49, Woonsocket) was formally sworn into office Tuesday, Jan. 5, as the 2021-22 session of the Rhode Island General Assembly convened.

Representative Lima was one of 14 new members of the House of Representatives who took the oath of office, which was administered by Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea.

The House of Representatives began its legislative year with the election of Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23, Warwick) as the Speaker of the House.

The president of Future Com Ltd., Representative Lima served on the Woonsocket School Committee from 2018 to 2019, and the Woonsocket Planning Board from 2008 to 2011. He is a graduate of Woonsocket High School.

Born on Feb. 18, 1971, he a resident of Woonsocket.



For more information, contact:
Daniel Trafford, Publicist
State House Room 20
Providence, RI 02903
(401)222-1922