Name: Joseph Polisena
Title: Mayor
Company: Town of Johnston, RI
Location: 1395 Hartford Ave.
Birthplace: Providence, RI
Family: Wife, Lucille; son, Joseph
College: AND-CCRI/BS-Health & Social Services - Roger Williams University/M. Ed Cambridge College
First job unrelated to your current field: Reg. Nurse - Fireman
First job in current field: RI State Senator
What your city does now and its plans for the future? Bring new business to town
Hobbies: Boating-waterskiing/wakeboarding
Favorite novel: As a registered nurse I read medical journals
Favorite film: "Godfather 1"
Keys to success: Work hard, help people. As mayor always be accessible to all citizens and be honest with people.
Person you admire most (outside of family): Former President Ronald Reagan, Colin Powell and Hillary Clinton
Why should a business move into your city? Great people/citizens, great location with easy access to major highways. Easy to work with zoning and planning boards, as well as town council and my administration.