R.I. League of Cities and Towns Appoints Ernest Almonte as Executive Director

Providence, R.I. – The Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns announced that Ernest Almonte will serve as the organization’s next Executive Director after approval by the Executive Board today. He will begin no later than October 1, 2022, succeeding Brian Daniels who served the 39 communities as Executive Director for five years.

Almonte is currently serving Governor Daniel McKee as the Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Rhode Island Department of Health’s Transition Support Team where he is tasked with providing managerial support on department finances, budgeting, and other fiscal operations. Prior to this role, he served as Chief of Staff to Lt. Governor Sabina Matos.

“The search committee considered many strong candidates through a thorough process,” said League President Charles Lombardi, Mayor of North Providence. “It was clear that Ernie’s 40 years of experience in federal, state, and local governments, along with his considerable financial and public management expertise, makes him the right leader and advocate for the League. Along with providing strong legislative advocacy, we are confident that Ernie will work diligently to increase service offerings to our cities and towns while enhancing training and educational opportunities for elected officials and city and town staff members.”

“I thank Ernie for his service to the State of Rhode Island and for supporting our Administration, most recently in his role on our Department of Health transition team,” said Governor Dan McKee. “Ernie has decades of experience in business, government, and fiscal management and I know he will be a strong asset to the League. I wish Ernie the best in this new endeavor and look forward to continuing to work with him as my Administration continues to engage municipal leaders in all 39 cities and towns to ensure Rhode Island comes out of this pandemic stronger than we went in.”

“I would like to thank Ernie for his tireless work on behalf of all Rhode Islanders during his time at my office and RIDOH,” said Lt. Governor Sabina Matos. “Everywhere Ernie goes, he brings a breadth of wisdom and experience, and a steady hand. I want to congratulate him on his new position and wish him the best.” Almonte earned his B.S. in Business Administration and Master’s in Taxation from Bryant University before going on to work in a number of public and private capacities, including Auditor General of the State of Rhode Island for over 15 years and Partner in the RSM US, the 5th largest accounting, tax and consulting firm in the country. Almonte is a native of Rhode Island and currently resides in Greenville.

“The League would like to thank Brian Daniels for his service and dedication to the League representing the interests of the cities and towns over the past five years,” said Mayor Lombardi. “I would also like to express our gratitude to Jordan Day for her hard work as Policy Director and for her continued efforts serving as the Interim Executive Director during this transition period.”

About the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns:
Founded in 1968, the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns is a municipal membership organization that serves as the unified voice of local government in Rhode Island. Learn more at www.RILeague.org

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