Born Providence, Rhode Island, 1938
Married with four children
Veteran U.S. Army
B.S. (cum laude) in Criminal Justice, Northeastern University, Boston, Mass. 1968
Attended Suffolk University School of Law 1969-1970
Councilman, District #1
Retired Captain of Police
City of East Providence, R.I.
Dedicated to keep government fiscally accountable.
Most efficient essential services delivered at the lowest possible tax rate.
Control the growth of government.
Preservation of the environment, especially Estero Bay and its tributaries.
Advocate smart growth so as not to overwhelm our roads and neighborhoods.
Maintain a continuing legislative program to promote and maintain quality of life issues.

Contact Information:
    Office: (239)-949-6262
    Cell: (239)-980-2150
    Email: Richard.ferreira@cityofbonitasprings.org

Committee Assignments:  Metropolitan Planning Organization (Alternate), Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program (CHNEP), Coalition Against Human Trafficking, Lee County Sheriff's Office Liaison, Florida League of Cities Growth Management and Transportation Legislative Policy Committee