Education
Chairman Craven graduated from La Salle Academy in Providence in 1974. He earned his BA from theElections
*2016 - On November 8, 2016, Rep. Bob Craven was re-elected as RI State Representative of District 32 (North Kingstown). Craven received 4327 (55.5%) votes while his opponent, Mark S. Zaccaria, received 3455 (44.3%) votes. *2014 - On November 4, 2014, Craven was re-elected as Rhode Island State Representative of District 32, representing North Kingstown. Rep. Craven received 3111 (51.9%) votes while his opponent, Sharon L. Gamba, received 2867 (47.8%) votes. *2012 - Craven was unopposed in the September 11, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 326 votes. On November 6, 2012 he won the General election with 4,067 votes (54%) against District 32 incumbent Republican Representative Laurence Ehrhardt's 3,440 (45.7%).Legislation
Rep. Robert E. Craven, during his time in the Rhode Island House of Representatives, is responsible for legislation that: *Exempted social security income from taxation *Improved Rhode Island's estate tax, resulting in reduced/lowered taxes *Expanded legal protections for those who seek medical assistance for individuals experiencing a drug overdose (the "Good Samaritan" bill) *Eliminated the "master lever" on election ballots *Obtained $6 million in federal funds to repair storm-damaged piers at Quonset Business Park *Increased criminal penalties for DUIs with children in car *Prioritized restitution payments to crime victims *Barred sales and ownership of guns with altered serial numbers *Amended the State False Claim Act, allowing Rhode Island to continue receiving federal funding *Permitted local law enforcement departments share in litter fines *Required all children's jewelry to conform higher safety standards *Reformed the RI campaign finance system, requiring politicians to keep campaign accounts separate from personal accounts *Prohibited electronic tracking of automobiles *Allowed police officers in a close pursuit to conduct a vehicle stop in a neighboring municipality *Required sex traffickers to register as sex offenders *Improved safety measures in "School Zones"Professional
Robert E. Craven was admitted to the Rhode Island Bar in 1983. Since then, Attorney Craven has been the Town Solicitor in Foster, RI (1998-2004), is the current Town Solicitor in Charlestown, RI (2007–Present), and Assistant Solicitor for East Providence (2008–Present). Attorney Robert Craven is also the Probate Judge for the Town of Charlestown, RI. Attorney Craven served as Assistant Attorney General for the State of Rhode Island during 1983–1992 where he was the lead trial lawyer and served as the Chief of the Public Corruptions Unit during that time. During 1995–2001, Attorney Craven served as the Legal Counsel for the Rhode Island State Board of Elections. From 1994-1996, Attorney Craven served on the Town Council of North Kingstown, RI where he led the fight to develop the Quonset Industrial Park by negotiating a payment in lieu of taxes with the State of Rhode Island to attract business development, jobs and tax revenue to the Town. He also served as President and sat on the Board of Directors from 1993-1996 at the Center for Non-Violence in Providence, Rhode Island. Attorney Robert E. Craven has also served as an adjunct instructor for the Community College of Rhode Island where he taught courses in the business department and law department each semester from 1983-2002. Presently, Attorney Craven is the sole proprietor of a private-practice law firm in North Kingstown, RI.References
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