With the primary for the At-Large City Council seats coming up quickly on September 8, there is a lot of information coming out from both the media and candidates. I know that if you subscribe to my newsletter you likely know much of what I believe in and work for, but you may not be as familiar with all the candidates. Every election comes with the chance to work towards building the government we want to see. The people we elect to the City Council are responsible for shaping the future of Newport. Media organizations and community groups are putting out surveys, holding forums, and conducting interviews to help give voters an opportunity to hear how candidates will deal with important issues facing the city.
The Alliance for a Livable Newport sent a survey to all candidates, and have published our responses online. What's Up Newp has created a voter's guide to the City Council races, including links to candidate statements, survey responses, and recordings of live interviews. I will be talking with the What's Up Newp crew this Thursday at 11am live on Facebook and YouTube. I will also be participating in the candidate forum organized by ALN and Newport This Week, which is being recorded this week and scheduled for release next week. I look forward to participating in the forum and hearing from the other candidates.
I hope that you are able to use these resources and more to learn about the people running for office. Public office is not an easy job, and I applaud everyone who is volunteering to take on the responsibility of working for Newport's future. I encourage you to reach out to me and all the other candidates about your concerns in Newport so you can have confidence that your choices on September 8 are knowledgeable, trustworthy, and willing to put in the work for the next two years.