Charlene Lima | |
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| Deputy Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 2010 - December 2022 | |
| Leader | William Murphy Gordon Fox Nicholas Mattiello Joe Shekarchi |
| Succeeded by | Raymond Hull |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 14th district | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Steven M. Costantino |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 13th district | |
| In office January 5, 1993 – January 7, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Frank J. Fiorenzano |
| Succeeded by | Steven F. Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 18, 1953 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Frank J. Fiorenzano |
| Residence | Cranston, Rhode Island |
| Alma mater | University of Rhode Island |
| Profession | Educator, Providence School Department |
Charlene M. Lima (born August 18, 1953) is an American politician who is a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing the 14th district since 1993. During the 2009-2010 sessions, she served on the House Committees on Corporations, Separation of Powers, and Oversight. She also served as Chairperson of the Special House Commission to examine the issue of licensing of builders and contractors.[1] Lima served as the Deputy Speaker of the House from 2010-2022.