Peter Palumbo (politician)
Peter Palumbo | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 16th district | |
| In office January 2003 – January 6, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Patrick Kennedy |
| Succeeded by | Robert Lancia |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 25th district | |
| In office January 1995 – January 2003 | |
| Succeeded by | Timothy A. Williamson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 27, 1961 Providence, Rhode Island |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Cranston, Rhode Island |
| Alma mater | Bryant College |
| Website | peterpalumbo |
Peter G. Palumbo (born March 27, 1961, in Providence, Rhode Island) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 16 since January 2003, until his defeat in 2014. Palumbo served consecutively from January 1995 until January 2003 in the District 25 seat.
Palumbo is perhaps best remembered for his comments regarding Jessica Ahlquist, a high school student who successfully sued to have a prayer removed from her Rhode Island public high school auditorium. On the day following the ruling, Peter Palumbo spoke on a local radio show and referred to Ahlquist as "an evil little thing".
Peter Palumbo was arrested on January 19, 2017, for embezzlement.