Solomon would prohibit development on State House grounds without legislative approval

Posted 6/27/17

Rep. Joseph J. Solomon Jr. (D-Dist. 22, Warwick) has submitted legislation that would preserve the history and open space of the State House grounds. The legislation would prohibit the development of …

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Solomon would prohibit development on State House grounds without legislative approval

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Rep. Joseph J. Solomon Jr. (D-Dist. 22, Warwick) has submitted legislation that would preserve the history and open space of the State House grounds. The legislation would prohibit the development of any land contiguous to the State House unless approved by the General Assembly.

The bill comes on the heels of a plan to construct a combined bus hub and business development on State House land along Gaspee Street that would be connected with the Providence Train Station.

“While I appreciate the zeal of state planners and their efforts to develop the city, we must never forget that the Rhode Island State House — and, by extension, its grounds — ultimately belongs to the people,” said Representative Solomon. “It’s more than symbolic, it’s more than iconic. It’s over 100 years of history and an important reminder to every legislator and public officials of the importance of what is done here. It is not ever to be bought and sold.”

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  • RISchadenfreude

    The General Assembly would sell the State House itself and put the money in the slush fund...er, General Fund... if they thought they could get away with it.

    They'd steal the paint off your house if there was a market for it.

    Thursday, June 29, 2017 Report this