1/13/2021
Hometown Smithfield proud of Raimondo’s appointment
Town Council President Suzy Alba, left, said she is proud of Smithfield native Gov. Gina Raimondo for her nomination from president-elect Joe Biden to work in his cabinet as commerce secretary.
SMITHFIELD – For many Smithfield residents and town officials, having one of their own move forward to work in the White House with President-elect Joe Biden proved a source of pride this week.
Last week, Biden nominated Smithfield native and Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo, 49, for secretary of commerce. Her appointment, which requires Senate approval, will leave former Cumberland Mayor and Lieutenant Gov. Dan McKee to serve out the remaining two years of Raimondo’s term.