Keith Hamilton, 51, a member of the Portsmouth Town Council since 2008 is the lone Republican running for Portsmouth Council this year.
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Here are Hamilton’s answers to our questions:
Government/political history
- Current office: Portsmouth Town Council, first elected in 2008.
- Political Party Affiliation in 2020: Republican
- Previous elective political positions sought, year and outcomes: Portsmouth Town Council 2008,2010,2012,2014,2016,2018 – Elected each year
As an incumbent, what are you most proud of:
Calm rational leadership. Understanding and executing of the budget and helping to set up the current roads program that is repaving our roads. Also help to negotiate the MOU with RIDEM to bring an end to 25+ years of fighting over sewers in Town. Lead the purchase of Mount Hope Park.
If elected my three top goals are:
- Maintain low increases in budget while providing needed improvements.
- Work with School Department to develop a sensible plan to remodel our schools for the next 30 years.
- Work with our State and Federal officials to replace our Senior Center.
Employment and Education
- Technical Sales Engineer, Controls Corporation of America (CONCOA)
Schools and degrees:
- Portsmouth High School, 1987
- University of Rhode Island, BA Psychology.