Dennis Canario
Dennis M. Canario is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 71 since January 1, 2013. He is also the Deputy Majority Leader of the Rhode Island House of Representatives. Prior to being elected to District 71, Dennis served on the Portsmouth Town Council from 2004-2010. During the 2008 session, Dennis served as the President of the Town Council.Personal Life
Dennis currently lives in Portsmouth, Rhode Island with his wife, Amy and daughter, Olivia.Education
He graduated in the 1978 class of the St. Andrew’s School in Barrington, Rhode Island. Canario earned his associate degree in criminal justice from Roger Williams University.Before Portsmouth Town Council
Canario founded the Portsmouth Police Cadet Explorer Program, and he was a Portsmouth Senior Citizens Advocate during time between 1997 to 2001.June 2020
On June 12, 2020, Canario announced he wouldn't be seeking re-election in 2020.Elections
