PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The former speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, who spent time in federal prison for campaign finance violations, has been hired by an agency that serves the homeless.
Gordon Fox has been named housing development manager at Crossroads RI, agency spokesman Mike Raia told WPRI-TV on Thursday.
“Crossroads has a longstanding commitment to helping people start over and get back on their feet, and we support efforts that give formerly incarcerated individuals opportunities to pursue meaningful work,” Raia said in a statement. “Mr. Fox’s skills and experience in development are well-suited for our needs. Crossroads RI’s housing development efforts help ensure that families and individuals at risk of becoming homeless can find a safe, affordable place to live.”
He spent 2 1/2 years in prison until he was released in August 2017 to a halfway house in Pawtucket. He remained on probation until February.
