Christopher Del Sesto

Christopher Del Sesto ( born March 10, 1907 in Providence, Rhode Iceland, † December 23, 1973 ) was an American politician and 1959-1961 Governor of the State of Rhode Iceland.

Early years and political rise

Christopher Del Sesto first studied at Boston University. This was followed by a law degree from Georgetown University. He specialized in tax law and studied the subject at New York University and Miami University. Then he began to work on the tax and financial law in Providence as a lawyer with the center of gravity. In the late 1930s he taught these subjects at Boston University and Northeastern University.

Del Sesto was a member of the Republican Party. In 1935 he worked as a Budget Officer in the Finance Division of the Government of Rhode Iceland. Between 1938 and 1940 he worked for the federal prosecutor's office. He was involved in investigations against the monopoly of the milk producers. From 1940 to 1942 he was Head of Department at Ministry of Finance of Rhode Iceland. During the Second World War Del Sesto was office manager to control prices.

Governor of Rhode Iceland

In 1956, Christopher Del Sesto ran as a candidate of his party for the office of governor. He was defeated narrowly defeated the incumbent Dennis J. Roberts. Only the Supreme Court of the State made ​​the decision in favor of Roberts after the early counting of postal ballot was declared invalid. Two years later managed Del Sesto then the victory against Roberts. So that he could reign as governor between 6 January 1959, and January 3, 1961. In the first year of his tenure, he put a 98 veto bills entities controlled by the Democrats legislature. During his tenure, the expansion of highways was pushed and promoted the formation of policy. In the gubernatorial election of 1960 Del Sesto was defeated by the former Lieutenant Governor John A. Notte.

Further CV

After leaving the office of governor to Del Sesto revitalized his profession. In 1966 he was appointed judge in a higher court. He held that office until his death in 1973. Together with his wife Lola Elda Faraone he had three children.