RHODE ISLAND
STATE SENATOR J. MICHAEL LENIHAN

 
 

In The News

Mike Lenihan's reputation as a reformer and champion of the environment are well known throughout Rhode Island. Here's what people are saying about our State Senator.

  • Preserving our Environment - Recognition from Save the Bay

    "For Narragansett Bay and the environment, the 2004 legislative session was on of historic achievement ... Sen. Lenihan provided the leadership essential for passage of Landmark legislation. Sen. Lenihan led a series of oversight hearing that were ... the most thoughtful and rigorous legislative oversight hearings on the state of the Bay that Save the Bay has ever seen ..."

    Tropher Hamblett, Director of Advocacy Save the Bay
  • Protecting Our Rivers

    "The Rhode Island Rivers Council appreciates the vision and leadership you have shown this year in response to the environmental issues facing Narragansett Bay."

    "Thank you for making our rivers and Narragansett Bay a priority."

    The Rhode Island Rivers Council

  • More Environmental Praise

    "On behalf of everyone at the Department of Environmental Management, I want to express our deep appreciation for your interest, perseverance, and dedication to key environmental issues during the 2004 session."

    Frank J. Vincent, Acting Director DEM
  • Champion of Reform - Reform Leader

    "Sen. Mike Lenihan leads reform push with historic separation of powers, ethics and lobbyist disclosure bills."

    Common Cause Rhode Island Report
  • Separation of Powers Advocate

    "... a thoughtful champion of separation of powers reform ..."

    Providence Journal editorial
  • A Leader

    "One of the all-time class acts in state government."

    The Providence Phoenix
  • Long Time Reputation

    "Long renowned in the State House for his commitment both to voters and to principles of sound governance."

    Common Cause Public Service Achievement Award
  • Caring for Those in Need - Dedicated to Community Leader

    Sen. Lenihan is "a dedicated community leader with a strong interest in human care issues in Rhode Island."

    Dennis M. Murphy, President & CEO United Way of Rhode Island
  • Advocate for Disabled

    "A dedicated public servant and hard-working member of the R.I. Senate, he has shown years of commitment to his constituents and to all the residents of our state, bringing positive changes for the children and young adults with disabilities and developmental delays and their families ..."

    Margaret Langdon Kelly Award for Advocacy Meeting Street School
  • On Taxes

    "Debate on Taxes: Lenihan Aims for Facts and fairness."

    M. Charles Bakst, Providence Journal
  • High Praise

    Sen. Lenihan "is generally regarded as one of the best minds and all-around nice guys at the State House."

    Jim Taricani, Rhode Island Monthly