Matthew Weldon
2021 - Present
2027
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Matthew Weldon is the Rhode Island Director of Labor. Weldon assumed office on April 27, 2021. Weldon's current term ends on January 5, 2027.
Weldon began serving as the acting director of labor on February 23, 2021, following Scott R. Jensen's resignation.[1] Weldon was confirmed by the Rhode Island State Senate on April 27, 2021.[2] Gov. Daniel McKee (D) reappointed Weldon on January 10, 2023.[3]
Biography
Weldon received a B.A. in political science from the University of Rhode Island.[4]
Prior to his designation as director, Weldon had served the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training as chief of program development and assistant director. He also worked as an adult drug court manager on the Rhode Island Superior Court.[4]
Political career
Rhode Island Director of Labor (2021-Present)
Weldon began serving as acting director of labor on February 23, 2021, following Scott R. Jensen's resignation.[1] He was confirmed as the permanent director of labor on April 27, 2021.[2]
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Providence Journal, "Raimondo delegates budget power to McKee, names 3 to cabinet," February 22, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 State of Rhode Island, "Journal of the Senate," April 27, 2021
- ↑ Newport Buzz, "Governor McKee sends cabinet picks to Rhode Island Senate for approval," January 10, 2023
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 LinkedIn, "Matthew Weldon," accessed May 4, 2021
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