Kenneth Carter (September 9, 1933 – January 7, 2017) was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing the 31st District from 1993 to 2011. Carter died on January 7, 2017, in Saunderstown, Rhode Island.[1]
Kenneth Carter | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 31st district | |
| In office 5 January 1993 – 4 January 2011 | |
| Succeeded by | Doreen Costa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 9, 1933 Scottsboro, Alabama |
| Died | January 7, 2017 (aged 83) Saunderstown, Rhode Island |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sylvia A. Clark |
| Children | Kenneth, Michael, Mitchell, and Matthew |
| Residence | North Kingstown, Rhode Island |
| Profession | Restaurateur |
Birth
editKenneth Carter was born in Scottsboro, Alabama on September 9, 1933.[2]
Family
editCarter was married to Sylvia Clark and together they had four children named Kenneth, Michael, Mitchell, and Matthew.[2]
Personal life and community involvement
editCarter served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and owned several restaurants in Narragansett. He owned and operated Carter's 19th Hole, a bar/restaurant located at the North Kingstown Golf Course on Quonset Point.[3] He also ran the Shriner's Hall in North Kingstown.[3]
Education
editCarter graduated from Jackson County High School in Alabama, where he served as Class President.[4]
Politics
editKenneth Carter represented District 31 in the Rhode Island House of Representatives from 1993 until 2011. He lost reelection on November 2, 2010, to Republican challenger Doreen Costa, by a margin of 54.2 percent to 45.8 percent.[5] This election coincided with a Republican wave nationally.[6]
Carter was remembered by colleagues, including Costa, for his fairness and civility.[7]
During the 2009-2010 sessions, he served on the House Committee on Finance, and served as Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs.[8]
Political experience
editCarter has had the following political experience:
- Candidate, Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 31, 2010
- Representative, Rhode Island State House of Representatives, 1992-2010
- Delegate, Rhode Island Constitutional Convention, 1986[2]
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
editCarter has been a member of the following committees:
- Crime Lab Commission
- Board of Governors, Higher Education
- North Kingstown Democratic Town Committee
- Selective Service Commission[2]
References
edit- ^ "Kenneth Carter Obituary". Quinn Funeral Homes. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ a b c d "Kenneth Carter's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 7 September 2012.
- ^ a b Enright, Matthew (12 January 2017). "Passages: Former rep Carter 'gave of himself always'". The Independent. Independent Newspapers. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ "Kenneth Carter Obituary". Quinn Funeral Homes. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ "2010 General Election: Representative in General Assembly District 31". Election Results. State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ Kilgore, Ed (2 November 2010). ""How the Republicans did it"". New Republic. New Republic. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ Enright, Matthew (12 January 2017). ""Passages: Former rep Carter 'gave of himself always'"". The Independent. Independent Newspapers. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ "Representative Kenneth Carter". Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved 11 December 2010.[permanent dead link]
External links
edit- Rhode Island House - Representative Kenneth Carter official RI House website
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