Robert Quattrocchi is an American politician.[1] He serves as a Republican member for the 41st district of the Rhode Island House of Representatives.[2][3]
In 2016, Quattrocchi won the election for the 41st district of the Rhode Island House of Representatives.[2][4] He succeeded Michael Marcello. Quattrocchi assumed his office in 2017.[2] He was re-elected in 2018, 2020, and 2022.[2]
In 2023, Quattrocchi was removed from his position on the House State Government & Elections Committee by Speaker Joe Shekarchi after asking Democratic Representative Rebecca Kislak if she was a "pedophile" during a debate over equity impact statements.[5] Kislak, a lesbian, is one of only two openly LGBTQ+ members serving in the House, along with Shekarchi, a gay man.[5]
References
- ^ Panu, Kayla (October 7, 2020). "Carosi, Quattrocchi square off in House District 41". The Valley Breeze. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Robert Quattrocchi". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
- ^ "Representative Robert Quattrocchi". Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
- ^ "Rhode Island 41st District State House Results: Robert Quattrocchi Wins". The New York Times. August 1, 2017. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
- ^ a b Edward Fitzpatrick (March 24, 2023). "LGBTQ advocates praise removal of R.I. legislator from House committee". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2024-03-19.