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Brian G. Coogan

Independent · RI

Brian Coogan is an independent candidate for Rhode Island Senate District 14 and owns a tow-truck company. He served in the Rhode Island House from 2000 to 2004 and on the East Providence City Council from 2008 to 2010.

Where Brian G. Coogan stands, based on their records

Supports

Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record), Data Privacy (1 record), Corporate Accountability (1 record),

Opposes

Civil Rights (1 record)

Campaign finance information not available

Track record

Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control

Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support

  • First-sponsored a law authorizing flashing amber lights on funeral-procession vehicles; it was enacted as Chapter 436.

    August 6, 2003Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Track record — Data Privacy

Data Privacy · 1 support

  • Introduced a bill to give consumers access to their credit reports, credit scores and factors affecting those scores.

    January 29, 2003Supports Data Privacy

    Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Track record — Civil Rights

Civil Rights · 1 oppose

  • Introduced a bill that would have ended Rhode Island's recognition of common-law marriages; it was referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

    February 5, 2002Opposes Civil Rights

    Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Track record — Corporate Accountability

Corporate Accountability · 1 support

  • Introduced a bill to regulate pre-need burial contracts and require funds collected for perpetual cemetery care to be placed in a restricted fund.

    February 12, 2003Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Track record — Public Infrastructure

Public Infrastructure · 1 support

  • Introduced a resolution to create a legislative commission to study Rhode Island public transit needs, costs and funding.

    March 5, 2003Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Track record — General

General · 2 records

  • Asked whether his preexisting towing business could remain on East Providence's police tow list while he served on the City Council. The Ethics Commission allowed it but said he must recuse from towing matters or seek further guidance.

    December 16, 2008

    Source: ethics.ri.gov · researched September 21, 2026

  • Voted against a bill permitting package stores to sell alcohol on Sundays; the House passed it 50-13.

    June 23, 2004

    Source: rilegislature.gov · researched September 21, 2026

Track record — Candidate Ethics

Candidate Ethics · 1 record

  • The Rhode Island Ethics Commission found he had not filed his 2010 financial disclosure on time and fined him $500.

    April 3, 2012

    Source: ethics.ri.gov · researched September 21, 2026

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Profile last researched September 20, 2026.