Raymond Hull (politician)

Raymond A. Hull[2] (born September 18, 1963) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 6 since January 2011. During the legislative session beginning in 2015, Hull was one of three African-American members of the Rhode Island House of Representatives.[3]

This article is about the Rhode Island legislator. For the Canadian playwright, see Raymond Hull.
Raymond Hull
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
from the 6th[1] district
Assumed office
January 2011
Preceded byPeter N. Wasylyk
Personal details
Born (1963-09-18) September 18, 1963
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceProvidence, Rhode Island
Alma materUniversity of Rhode Island
Roger Williams University
Anna Maria College
Websiterayhull.com

Education

Hull attended the University of Rhode Island, earned his BA in criminal justice from Roger Williams University, and earned his MA in administration of justice from Anna Maria College.

2020 Legislation

In February 2020, Hull introduced a bill to create a DCYF legislative oversight commission in honor of longtime DCYF reform advocate Nicholas Alahverdian. Hull told The Providence Journal that "I’ve known Nick since he was a young kid, and now he’s sick. I’m delighted to put this in because we have seen so much turmoil at DCYF over the last couple of years."[4] Hull was referring to Alahverdian's cancer diagnosis earlier in 2020.[5][6]

WPRI reported that the bill would permit "The speaker of the House to appoint nine state representatives to the commission, and they would investigate any unconstitutional or unethical procedures at DCYF that put children in harm’s way. A report would be due from the commission next May."[7]

During the interview with the Journal, Nicholas Alahverdian said, "an oversight commission would give legislators the authority, power and privilege to investigate DCYF in a way that has never been [conducted] before."[4] Co-sponsors of the bill included Reps. John J. Lombardi, David Bennett, and James N. McLaughlin.[8] In an interview with WPRI about the proposed legislation, Alahverdian said “The policy of this bill is the safety of children at every cost. The aim of this bill is adequate education and housing for children in the care of the state. People may ask at what cost. We say at any cost, for the life of a child in a system with a $220 million budget deserves at the very least food, schooling and stable shelter, and if possible, a family life. We must never give up, and I certainly won’t.”[7][9]

Elections
  • 2012 In a rematch of their 2010 contest, Hull was challenged by former Representative Peter N. Wasylyk in the September 11, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,160 votes (74.4%)[10] and was unopposed for the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 4,182 votes.[11]
  • 2010 Hull challenged District 6 incumbent Representative Wasylyk in the September 23, 2010 Democratic Primary, winning with 1,396 votes (59.5%)[12] and was unopposed for the November 2, 2010 General election, winning with 2,195 votes.[13]

References
  1. "Representative Raymond A. Hull". Providence, Rhode Island: Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  2. "Raymond Hull's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  3. "The Saturday Morning Post: Dec. 27". Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  4. Mooney, Tom (17 February 2020). "DCYF oversight legislation proposed in honor of advocate". The Providence Journal. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
  5. Klamkin, Steve (9 January 2020). "DCYF critic, diagnosed with cancer, speaks out on troubled agency". WPRO News. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  6. "Longtime child welfare advocate fighting cancer". NBC News. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
  7. Tomlinson, Bill (18 February 2020). "Emergency oversight commission for DCYF proposed by lawmakers". WPRI.com. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  8. "House Resolution Creating an Emergency Oversight Commission on the Department of Children, Youth, and Families" (PDF). State of Rhode Island General Assembly. 14 February 2020. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
  9. "Rep. Ray Hull, other House Members Introduce Bill to Create Emergency DCYF Oversight Commission". nicholasalahverdian.com. 17 February 2020. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
  10. "2012 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 6". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  11. "2012 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 6". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  12. "2010 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 6". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  13. "2010 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 6". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 27, 2014.


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