The office of State Treasurer Gina Raimondo has released the following response to claims by Providence City Councilor David Salvatore that he was fired, in violation of his free speech rights:
David Salvatore's allegation is absolutely untrue.
Treasurer Raimondo continues to encourage all stakeholders - including Councilman Salvatore - to engage in the process of overhauling Rhode Island's ailing municipal pension systems.
Wow and holy cow. It looks like there are some issues at the Treasury Office here in Rhode Island.