Community Submission

Nothing should disappoint Newport voters more than witnessing the determination and money being poured into having our small, underperforming, sports-centric, nostalgia-rich school rebuilt in the wrong location for a small cohort of students for far too much money – and then totally ignore what goes on inside. No amount of social media bullying, or even […]

Dear Editor + Newport constituents, I recently read a quote by Lynne Twist: “This is not a time of mere change.  This is a time of transformation, and transformation comes not out of scarcity but out of the context of possibility, responsibility and sufficiency.” It made me think of our fair city; the understanding that […]

To the Editor: As a 1995 graduate of Rogers High School I stand in strong support of Question 2 on next month’s ballot.  Newport is a vibrant and diverse city that like many other urban communities faces many challenges.  The most significant threat to our City’s future is the diminishment of year-round working-class families.  Streets […]

There is a good chance that at least half of you reading this have already voted and for that, I’d like to say thank you. We are facing a very important election on Tuesday, Nov. 3 rd both nationally and locally. We here in Newport are facing the decision of who do we want to […]

I write this morning in support of Susan Taylor for reelection to Newport City Council.  Over the past few years I have watched with growing interest the operation of local government, local politics and policy.here in Newport.  They have inspired me to get involved in small ways (which I recommend for all Newport residents). I […]

As election season comes to a close, our hats are off to 2020 candidates who have had to go through the most unusual political campaign ever. They have all been challenged to get their collective messages out in the most innovative, but safe way possible. We appreciate their interest in running for elective office. In […]

I’m writing to support Susan Taylor as a candidate for Newport council at large. I’ve known Susan for many years. Her thoughtfulness, intelligence and energetic vision for Newport has always been evident in her life as a successful lawyer and now is an asset to the city.I have lived in Newport since July 1975, almost […]

To the Editor: In a few days, the American electorate will have determined the fate of all levels of our nation’s government.  Many have already exercised this very important responsibility and privilege and, it is hoped, a record number of citizens will show up at the polls.  Just as important as state and federal elections […]

 I write to endorse Susan Taylor as Councilor “at large” for the Newport City council.  For the past two years she has been the first ward councilor.  Susan was born in England and educated in the states and now has a law practice, specializing in immigration issues. She envisions Newport as an “ideal” community (“Newport […]

It is a time-honored adage in the fire service that firefighters are resistant to two things: change and the way things are. Watching change creep into an institution is a tough pill to swallow. This holds as true for our City as it does for the fire service. The values and ideals we hold to […]

If you live in the third ward and are still undecided as to who to vote for, we strongly encourage you to consider casting your vote for Kate Leonard.  We have lived and run our business here for over 20 years.  Our neighborhood has changed a lot over the years.  Any time we have had […]

I am writing in support of the Newport School Bond (Question No. 2).  On November 3rd we have the opportunity to vote Yes on the bond, Yes, to improving and expanding Pell School and Yes to a new Rogers High School.   As a graduate of Rogers, I share, as many of you do, fond memories […]

We want to take this opportunity to commend the leadership of Joe Nicholson and Susan Taylor for creating and implementing the volunteer “Zorro Brigade” which handed out free masks in Newport over the summer and fall. The initiative involved organizing dozens of volunteers for every weekend at multiple locations–to help make the community a safer […]