Gonsalves Named Director of Administration for City of East Providence

Gonsalves Named Director of Administration for City of East Providence

East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva has named Napolean Gonsalves as the City’s Director of Administration.

“Mr. Gonsalves’ leadership, discipline, strength with policies and procedures and ability to effectively communicate with staff and the public will play an imperative role in this administration. A dedicated public servant, Gonsalves’ knowledge in urban affairs will help drive our community forward,” said DaSilva.

Gonsalves will oversee the departments under the city’s Executive Branch of government and report directly to DaSilva. 

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About Gonsalves

Prior to joining the city of East Providence, Gonsalves served as detective captain with the Pawtucket Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit where he oversaw everything from the Detective, Prosecution and Evidence units to internal disciplinary matters.   

Before being named captain, Gonsalves spent six years working as the Office of Professional Standards Officer in Charge.

In addition, Gonsalves developed planning and training programs, supervised municipal court and managed budgets.

Gonsalves served three years of honorable service in the U.S. Army and six years of honorable service in the U.S. Army Reserves.

He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Affairs from the University of Rhode Island.