Joseph M. Polisena | |
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| 4th Mayor of Johnston, Rhode Island | |
| In office January 8, 2007 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | William Macera |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Polisena, Jr |
| Member of the Rhode Island Senate from the 25th district | |
| In office January 7, 2003 – January 3, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Donna M. Walsh |
| Succeeded by | Christopher Maselli |
| Member of the Rhode Island Senate from the 28th district | |
| In office January 2, 2001 – January 7, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | William P. Tocco Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Elizabeth H. Roberts |
| Member of the Rhode Island Senate from the 28th district | |
| In office January 5, 1993 – January 5, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Gregory J. Acciardo |
| Succeeded by | William P. Tocco Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 27, 1954 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lucille Polisena |
| Children | 1 (Joseph Polisena Jr.) |
| Education | Community College of Rhode Island (AS) Roger Williams University (BA) Cambridge College (MEd) |
Joseph M. Polisena (born June 27, 1954) is an American politician from Rhode Island. He served in the Rhode Island Senate from 1993 to 1999 and again from 2001 to 2007.[1] He served as mayor of the Town of Johnston from 2007 until he was succeeded by his son in 2023.[2] He is a Democrat.