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Rhode Island Legislator

State Senator James C. Sheehan
Senate District 36
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Biographical
  • Date of Birth: 01/27/1966
  • Spouse: Meredith
  • Children: Colin & Liam
Committee Info:
Chair, Government Oversight; Secretary, Health and Human Services; Education
General Background
  • High School: North Kingstown High School, 1984
  • College: University of Rhode Island, B.A., 1988;
  • Graduate School: Catholic University, M.A., 1992; RIC Teacher Certification, 1985
  • Previous Occupations: Educator
  • Business and Personal Affiliations: North Kingstown Boosters; Smith Castle Historical Association; Co-Chair of the William H. Sheehan Scholarship Fund; Save the Bay; Knights of Columbus; and the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
Public Service Information
  • Public Offices and Appointments: State Senator 2000-Present; North Kingstown Democratic Town Committee; State House Security Commission; Quonset Development Corporation; Chair, Joint Committee on Economic Development