David Caprio
{{short description|American politician}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = David A. Caprio
| image = Davidcaprio.jpg
| state_house = Rhode Island
| district = 34th
| term_start = January 7, 2003
| term_end = January 4, 2011
| predecessor = Robert E. Flaherty
| successor = Teresa Tanzi
| state_house1 = Rhode Island
| district1 = 47th
| term_start1 = December 21, 1999
| term_end1 = January 7, 2003
| predecessor1 = James M. Kelso
| successor1 = Richard A. Aubin
| party = Democratic
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1967|06|05}}
| birth_place = Rhode Island, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| alma_mater = Boston College (BS)
Suffolk University (JD)
International University of Monaco (MBA)
| profession = Attorney
| occupation = Businessman, investor, politician
| spouse =
| parents = Frank Caprio
Joyce E. Caprio
| relatives = Frank T. Caprio (brother)
| residence = Narragansett, Rhode Island, U.S.
}}
David A. Caprio (born June 5, 1967) is an American businessman, investor, lawyer, and politician who served as a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from District 34. He was first elected on December 21, 1999. In 2010, Caprio was defeated in a September primary election.
Early life and education
Caprio is the son of Joyce and the Chief of the Providence Municipal Court Judge Frank Caprio and the brother of former Rhode Island State Treasurer Frank T. Caprio. His paternal grandfather immigrated from Naples, Italy.{{cite web|url=http://www.independentri.com/independents/ind/south_kingstown/article_323b88b3-6c27-565c-a513-fe72f66e47aa.html|title=Caprio: Leave the ladder down, so others may follow|date=May 19, 2016|publisher=independentri.com}} Caprio attended Bishop Hendricken High School, graduating in 1985. He then went on to Boston College, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in 1989. He earned a Juris Doctor from the Suffolk University Law School and holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the International University of Monaco.
Career
Caprio works as an attorney for the Providence law firm Caprio and Caprio and is an active real estate investor with holdings in Florida, Narragansett, Newport, Providence, and Barrington, Rhode Island.
Caprio was a former member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives.{{Cite web|url=https://www.providencejournal.com/article/20140729/NEWS/307299872|title=R.I. Democratic Party chairman Caprio resigns post after beach-concession contract questioned|first=Randal Edgar and Jennifer|last=Bogdan|website=providencejournal.com}}
Caprio ran a "green campaign", purchasing carbon offsets for his mobile campaign headquarters, printing all campaign materials on recycled paper, and purchasing offsets for his personal residence.{{Cite web |url=http://www.davidcaprio.com/news/caprio-launches-green-campaign |title=Campaign News | David Caprio for Representative |access-date=2009-01-13 |archive-date=2011-10-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005090950/http://www.davidcaprio.com/news/caprio-launches-green-campaign |url-status=dead }} He was endorsed by the Sierra Club, the SEIU (Service Employees International Union), and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). On September 9, 2008, Caprio defeated his primary opponent Ryan P. Drugan by a 42% margin (71%-29%).{{cite web | url=http://www.elections.state.ri.us/elections/results/2008/statewide_primary/races/171.php| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718135020/http://www.elections.state.ri.us/elections/results/2008/statewide_primary/races/171.php| url-status=dead| archive-date=18 July 2011| title= District 34 Primary Results 2008 | publisher= Rhode Island Secretary of State | accessdate= 24 Aug 2010}} He had no general election opponent, so he returned to the State House for his fifth term beginning 6 January 2009.{{Cite web|url=https://www.providencejournal.com/|title=providencejournal.com: Local & World News, Sports & Entertainment in Providence, RI|website=providencejournal.com}}
Caprio was named to the House Finance Committee in the 2009 General Assembly Session.{{Citation needed|date=April 2023}}
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Category:American people of Italian descent
Category:American businesspeople in real estate
Category:Boston College alumni
Category:Businesspeople from Rhode Island
Category:Democratic Party members of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
Category:People from Narragansett, Rhode Island
Category:Politicians from Washington County, Rhode Island
Category:Suffolk University Law School alumni
Category:21st-century members of the Rhode Island General Assembly