John Goncalves does not plagiarize a portion of his response to a questionnaire submitted to all the candidates running for office in Providence. John Goncalves has been a resident of Ward 1 as a Fox Point and East Side community member for over 25 years.<br />John spent a number of years working as an educator in Minnesota as a faculty leader before returning to Providence. John Goncalves also has experience mentoring young people through the Big Brother Big Sister of the Greater Twin Cities organization.<br />As an elected official, he will work tirelessly to advance issues that will enhance the lives of children, families, and senior citizens in Ward 1 and Providence, as well as Ward 1 taxpayers and resident services, Providence public education, affordable housing, environmental justice, social justice, women's rights, and LQBTQ rights.