Raimondo plans to appoint McCleary as director of R.I. DBR

GOV. GINA M. Raimondo said she plans to nominate Sidney McCleary as director of the R.I. Department of Business Regulation. / COURTESY GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
GOV. GINA M. Raimondo said she plans to nominate Sidney McCleary as director of the R.I. Department of Business Regulation. / COURTESY GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo said she plans to nominate Sidney McCleary as director of the R.I. Department of Business Regulation.
Raimondo will submit McCleary’s name for consideration to the state Senate for confirmation this month.

“In order to create jobs and opportunities for Rhode Island families, we have to attract companies to invest here, and encourage our existing businesses – large and small – to expand and grow,” Raimondo said in a statement. “One of the ways to do that is making our state more business friendly.”
She said McCleary “will leverage his experience in the public and private sectors to streamline regulations while assuring top-quality customer service.”
McCleary will oversee implementation of state laws mandating regulation and licensing of designated businesses, professions and occupations, among other activities.
McCleary most recently worked for the Conn. Department of Energy and Environmental Protection as deputy commissioner of environmental quality.
“We have a fantastic opportunity to find the nexus between streamlining our regulatory efforts while attracting entrepreneurs and supporting our existing businesses and professionals,” McCleary said. “We can strike the correct balance that creates opportunities for all Rhode Islanders.”

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