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  Metts, Harold M.
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NameHarold M. Metts
Address31 Tanner St
Providence, Rhode Island , United States
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Born October 06, 1947 (76 years)
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Info Born in Providence, RI - 1947
* Life long resident of Providence
* Married to Dayus M. (Young) Metts - 34 years
* Three Children
* Six Grandchildren
Education
* Central High School, Class of 1965
* Roger Williams (College) University, Class of 1970, B.S. Business Administration
* Bryant College, 1975, Social Business Teacher Certification
* Rhode Island College, Class of 1983, Master of Education, Secondary Administration
Career
Worked in the Providence School Department for over 26 years:
* Central High School:
� Assistant Principal, Central High School, since 1999
� Teacher, Business Department Chair
� Boy�s Basketball Coach, 3 Class A State Championships
* Special Assistant to the Superintendent for Equal Educational Opportunities
* Counselor, Rhode Island College for three (3) years:
* Upward Bound Program
* Preparatory Enrollment Program (PEP)
* After college worked in several federal programs dealing with housing
Community Involvement
* South Providence Development Corporation, Vice Chair
* East Side APartments, Doyle Avenue, Board Member
* Urban League of Rhode Island
* NAACP - Providence Branch
* Lead Plaintiff - Metts vs. Murphy, redistricting lawsuit, led to landmark settlement and creation of new senatorial district
* Congdon Street Baptist Church, Deacon Board Member since 1998, current Chair
* Serves on Board of Christian Education and several other committees, and is a religious volunteer at the ACI (Medium I)
* Served in the Rhode Island Army National Guard (1970-1976)
* Belonged to, and supported a host of community organizations that helped the least of society (including 24 years of running summer sports leagues)
Political Experience
* Democrat
* Member of the RI General Assembly, 1984-98 (14 years), former Representative District #19:
� Deputy Majority Leader
� Judiciary Committee
� Labor Committee


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  09/08/2020 RI State Senate 06 - D Primary Lost 40.17% (-19.67%)
  01/01/2019 RI State Senate President Pro Tempore Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/06/2018 RI State Senate 06 Won 97.16% (+94.32%)
  09/12/2018 RI State Senate 06 - D Primary Won 52.56% (+26.09%)
  01/03/2017 RI State Senate President Pro Tempore Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/08/2016 RI State Senate 06 Won 86.37% (+73.30%)
  09/13/2016 RI State Senate 06 - D Primary Won 59.68% (+19.37%)
  01/08/2015 RI State Senate Deputy President Pro Tempore Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/04/2014 RI State Senate 06 Won 86.86% (+74.08%)
  09/09/2014 RI State Senate 06 - D Primary Won 70.08% (+40.16%)
  01/08/2013 RI State Senate Deputy President Pro Tempore Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/06/2012 RI State Senate 06 Won 91.79% (+84.03%)
  11/02/2010 RI State Senate 06 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  09/14/2010 RI State Senate 06 - D Primary Won 70.66% (+41.32%)
  11/04/2008 RI State Senate 06 Won 90.58% (+81.16%)
  11/07/2006 RI State Senate 06 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/02/2004 RI State Senate 06 Won 98.16% (+96.32%)
  09/14/2004 RI State Senate 06 - D Primary Won 43.34% (+10.83%)
  11/05/1996 RI State House 019 Won 91.53% (+83.06%)
  11/08/1994 RI State House 019 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/03/1992 RI State House 019 Won 85.50% (+71.00%)
ENDORSEMENTS
RI US President - D Primary - Mar 08, 1988 D Jesse L. Jackson