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Here we share an election profile for Rachel Hussey, who is seeking election on Newport City Council Ward 3.

Rachel Hussey

Government/political history

Current office (if none, please note none. Please note when elected initially, ex: Town Council, 1964):

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Previous political/government elected offices held, and years:

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Previous or current appointed government positions (including boards and commissions):

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Political Party Affiliation in 2020:

Unaffiliated

Previous political party affiliation if different from above:

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Previous elective political positions sought, year and outcomes:

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If applicable: As an incumbent, I am most proud of:

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If elected my three top goals are:

  • Find a solution to the Rogers High School conundrum
  • Ensuring a fair, diverse, and sustainable economy year round
  • Adding innovative & unique solutions to age-old problems (overflowing trash bins, lack of parking, maintaining historic integrity, noise & speed complaints, missing signage, recycling options, etc)

Employment and Education

My current employment, including title, is:

Enumerator with the US Census Bureau (during Covid), and ESD Teacher with St. Michael’s School once school is back in session

Schools and degrees:

The American University of Paris, BA – Film Studies & International Communications

Professional organizations, please note leadership positions:

Social Media Consultant with Impact Hub Accra

Awards of recognitions associated with work:

Community

Non-profit community organization affiliations and any leadership position:

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Awards of recognitions associated with volunteer work:

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Ryan Belmore is the owner and publisher of What's Up Newp. He took over the publication in 2012 and has grown it into a three-time Rhode Island Monthly Best Local News Blog (2018, 2019, 2020). He was named LION Publishers Member of the Year in 2020 and received the Dominique Award from the Arts & Cultural Society of Newport County the same year. He has been awarded grants for investigative and community journalism, and continues to coach and mentor new local news publications nationwide. Ryan...