This morning I filed my formal paperwork with the Secretary of State, making my bid for reelection as your lieutenant governor official.
Read more about my goals for the next four years (below), and get ready for an exciting few months leading up to the primary!
From my press release:
PROVIDENCE— Lt. Governor Elizabeth H. Roberts filed a Declaration of Candidacy with the Secretary of State's Office at 9 a.m., Monday, June 28, 2010, marking her bid for re-election to the office of Lieutenant Governor with a robust plan for her next four years in office.
"I am running for re-election to continue advocating for small businesses. RI companies are the backbone of our state's economy and they deserve support from their state to make it easier for them to do business here, especially during these difficult economic times. I will be an effective partner with these businesses, protecting them now and growing jobs for the future," stated Roberts. "We also will look to build industries of the future in the knowledge economy, and capitalize on opportunities in advanced manufacturing to compete on a national scale."
"I will make sure national health reform is done right in Rhode Island," she continued. "I have convened healthcare stakeholders from across the state who are already working to make sure Rhode Islanders derive maximum benefit from the federal reforms. I will continue to fight against health insurance rate hikes, holding insurers accountable for reducing costs for Rhode Island’s families and businesses," said Roberts.
"My door has been open to Rhode Islanders without an advocate when they most needed guidance from their government. I have helped numerous Rhode Islanders in navigating access to COBRA subsidies, flood loan assistance, unemployment benefits and other services. I will work diligently to keep the public engaged to ensure an open and honest government that works for the people," Roberts said.