Jon Brien | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 49th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Steven Lima |
| Member of the Woonsocket City Council | |
| In office December 6,2016 –December 1,2020 | |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 50th district | |
| In office January 2,2007 –January 1,2013 | |
| Preceded by | Todd Brien |
| Succeeded by | Stephen Casey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 21,1970 |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (formerly) |
| Spouse | Nicole Bourget Brien |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | University of Rhode Island New York Law School (JD) Suffolk University (MBA) |
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Brien was Chair of the Rhode Island House Municipal Government Committee,Member of the Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee,and Chair of the Rhode Island House Commission to Study Municipal Financial Integrity. Brien ran to replace Patrick J. Kennedy in the U.S. House of Representatives for Rhode Island's 1st congressional district after he vacated his seat. [2] Brien was also a legislative member of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).
Brien is an attorney in private practice and is a partner in Brien &Brien,LLP. He is a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association,the New York Bar Association,and a former chairman of Woonsocket Planning Board. [1]
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