Community Submission

Dear Editor, We urge Ward 2 voters to consider seriously Matt Grant for the Ward 2 City Councilor seat.  Matt is a highly intelligent young man who has thoroughly researched the issues facing Newport and its citizens, and considered them thoughtfully.  He brings a sorely-needed fresh perspective to the issues that face the city.  For […]

To the Editor: My name is James Dring and I am running for re-election to the Newport School Committee.   The past few years have been challenging, but I bring common sense, good judgement and an independent thought process.   I have taken no money from anyone for my campaign, and I am running to […]

To the Editor: The Jamestown Democrats are proud to endorse Senator Dawn Euer for re-election to Rhode Island Senate District 13.  Senator Euer has been a tireless advocate for protecting the rights of all Rhode Islanders.  She has been a steadfast supporter of environmental protection–her Act on Climate bill in 2021 was the most comprehensive […]

I am writing to express my support for the candidacy of Molly Kapstein Cote for the Newport  School Committee.   Molly has been an educator and a lawyer, teaching as an adjunct professor for Roger Williams  Law School and Salve Regina University. She is currently the State’s Chief Policy Officer for  Post Secondary Education. She often […]

I believe that Councilman Dennis Turano deserves to be re-elected to the Middletown Town Council. I’ve known Dennis for many years, serving as both his teacher, his coach and his friend.  Most recently I’ve had numerous conversations with Dennis about topics concerning the town of Middletown that both of us feel are important. We have […]

As new parents raising our baby in Newport, my husband and I are committed to building the best possible future for our child. Newport’s close-knit community and vibrant history are part of what drew us here, and we know that a strong, forward-thinking public school system is essential to sustaining that vitality for generations to […]

The Portsmouth Democratic Town Committee (PDTC) has formally adopted a resolution opposing Question 1, which would call for a constitutional convention in Rhode Island. The Committee urges voters to reject this measure in the upcoming November ballot, citing serious concerns regarding transparency, the risk of dark money influence, and threats to the rights of vulnerable […]

“As our case is new, so we must think anew and act anew” wrote Abraham Lincoln in his 1862 annual message to Congress. I am writing less eloquently to endorse three candidates for city Council at large: Xay Khamsyvoravong, Mark Aramli and Steph Smyth who (along with fellow candidate Charlie Holder) correctly identified the vital […]

Government transparency: the practice of making information about how government operates available to the public in an open, honest & accountable manner. Transparency is important because it allows citizens to hold their public officials accountable and understand how the government is spending their taxes. In this election, I’m voting for Steph Smyth, I’ll explain why. Steph’s resume of contract administration, union […]

Dear Editor,  As parents of Newport Public School students: a recent graduate of Rogers High School (now at St. John’s, NYC) and a current junior, my family and I are in full support of Kendra Wilson Muenter for another term on the Newport School Committee. Kendra is a parent, community volunteer, hard worker, who values […]

We have known Rebecca “Becky” Bolan for 27 years. We have closely workedwith her on numerous projects. She works tirelessly with utmost dedication and isof the highest integrity. She always does her research and comes to meetingsprepared, ready to work with anyone, even the contrarians. She moves issues orproblems toward resolution. She comes from a […]

I met Xay during his first run for City Council in 2022 when he knocked on my door. I was impressed with his vision for Newport, a vision that takes us forward. Since our first meeting, I have attended events where Xay answered questions presented to him by members of the community. These questions were […]

To the Editor,   I first met Xay in my front yard when he was walking neighborhoods during the campaign for city council two years ago. He shared his views, but he was clearly more interested in listening to mine.  What struck me was his seriousness of purpose. It wasn’t a casual conversation. It was a […]

I know a few things about being a Newporter. It’s not about if you were born in the Newport Hospital,  what your last name is or whether you are a full or parttime resident. Being a true Newporter means loving the Newport community, generously giving your time, working hard, and taking immense pride in calling […]

Dear Editor, In Middletown, we are currently faced with a choice. Do we want to subsidize and promote short-term-rentals (STRs) or do we want to limit/eliminate them? The current Council consists of a voting block who seem more in favor of limiting them. On the other side of the issue, we have Mr. Turano, who […]

Dear Newport Voters, As a teacher in an urban high school, I work with students daily who face unique challenges, that include a wide variety of academic, domestic and social struggles, emotional trauma, poverty, poor attendance, along with a lack of basic needs and resources.  That’s why I endorse Elizabeth “Beth” Cullen for the Newport […]