John J. Lombardi is a Democratic state representative for District 8 in the Rhode Island House of Representatives, serving the Providence neighborhoods of Federal Hill, Manton, Olneyville, and the Valley since his election in 2012. He also serves as Chief Judge of the Providence Municipal Court since January 2023, after being an Associate Judge since 2014. Previously, he was a Providence City Council member for over 26 years, including as council president from 2002 and acting mayor for four months following Buddy Cianci's conviction. Notable achievements include sponsoring legislation to ban patient brokering , prohibit landlord discrimination against formerly incarcerated individuals, allow rental agreement extensions after a lessee's death , and expunge multiple non-violent felony convictions after 10 years.

Education and Political Experience

Limited public details are available on formal education, though Lombardi is a practicing attorney. His political experience spans decades: former president of Federal Hill House and Zuccolo Recreation Center; 26+ years on Providence City Council ; unsuccessful 2010 mayoral primary run; elected to RI House District 8 in 2012. He currently serves as Second Vice Chair of the House Special Legislation Committee and member of the House Small Business and House Veterans' Affairs Committees. He resides in Providence with his wife, Denise.