Central Falls is small and poor, but its incredibly densely populated and his timing is key. He’s been in politics since he was 24 and was mayor after the failed receivership effort from the state. He kept public services open in a city where the state had decided to basically get rid of the city council and relegate the mayor to a glorified advisor before his mayorship.

Does he have the prestigious degrees? No. Dude went through CF schools. Was his tenure clean? Not the best. But I give a guy credit for being willing to get involved young and see his work through.