The next City Council meeting is scheduled for the 2nd Wednesday in August (August 12), so in this extra week before the next docket is published I'd like to get your feedback on how the remote meetings have been going for you.
For the past two City Council meetings, the Council and City Administration have been together in the Council Chambers with members of the public joining and participating in the meeting remotely. The question has come up whether it is easier for the public to have the Council together or have everyone meet separately via Zoom. The most important thing, to me, is that the public is able to hear and understand what we are talking about on the Council and that they feel able to engage easily. I want to know which you prefer and which meetings you were able to better follow: please follow the link to the survey to submit your feedback.
Members of the City Council and volunteers were out across Newport again this weekend handing out face masks and reminding people of when and where they are required. Mask wearing, social distancing, and hand washing are the three most important actions we can all take to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. We are still in the midst of a pandemic and we must remember to take precautions.
This year we have two important elections in Newport. There are non-partisan primaries for at-large and third ward councilors on September 8, and the general election is November 3. As candidate I ask that you consider voting for me in both elections, but I also ask you to consider being a poll worker. The City of Newport (and cities and towns across the country) will need poll workers to make these elections successful. It is a paid job and vital to make sure that citizens have the opportunity to choose their representation at all levels of government. If you or someone you know are interested in working, please contact the City of Newport Canvassing Office to apply.