Rosita Lacey

I taught third grade in the Woonsocket school system for 35 years. I had a contract. It said that I would receive a 3% compounded cola when I retired. This was taken away from me to aid the political ambitions of  G  Raimondo.  Because of this I have had many sleepless nights worrying about bills. I have lost the ability to travel. I have lost my trust in the state of Rhode Island. Opening my mail has become a nightmare as each one reflects an increase. The only thing that isn’t increasing is my pension. I wonder if the powers to be truly understand the continued hardship this places not only  on myself, but so many people who have retired and given their lives to the state of Rhode Island. I try to live with a level of decency in my life  hurting no one and being true to my word. Unfortunately, I have not received the same.

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