Thank you, Newport
As I enter this term, I know the work will not be easy but I also know it will be worth it. I hope you will share in this work with me to shape a future where we all thrive.
A Resilient Future is One Where We Care for Each Other
Resilience isn’t just a scientific concept, but a social one. We can’t care for the Earth without caring for each other.
Letter to the Editor: Endorsement
Maureen Thompson and Jim Fry write, “Newport’s younger residents will live with the consequences of decisions our elected officials make today far longer than retirees like us will. They deserve a seat at the table and a voice in the deliberations. Emily is that voice.”
Letter to the Editor: Let’s talk about what candidates will actually do
Sara Peters writes, “…I hope Newport voters will ask one simple question of every candidate: not “who are you against?” but “what will you do?” The clear answer on who will do the most for Ward 2 is Emily Conklin.”
Building the Bench in Newport
Build the Bench RI, a group in its first year that supports progressive women and gender-expansive candidates for local office, has endorsed five Newport candidates in the Nov. 3 election.
Patriotism is an Action
I demonstrate my patriotism and commitment to our American ideals by dedicating my time and effort to addressing these real concerns of our community, and to improve quality of life for all our neighbors. This is the pledge I have taken as a resident, and the one that I will keep as a Councilor.
Extended Candidate Profile
Read my full answers to the short candidate profile in the 10/8 issue of Newport This Week.
Bodily Freedom for Everyone
As a councilor, trans kids can count on me - as can all members of our LGBTQ+ community. Newport is a welcoming and inclusive community, and I will not give an inch on that.
Council in the Spotlight
Thank you to the League of Women Voters, Newport This Week, and other sponsors for hosting the Council candidates’ forum. Watch the full video and read the coverage before you head to the polls.
Addressing Housing through Zoning Updates
While the housing crisis is national, change can be local. We can update our zoning to reflect modern best practices and prioritize long-term housing.
Getting Around Safely - No Car Required
People taking any form of transit should arrive at their destination safely; road deaths are preventable tragedies, not inevitabilities of the road. We can prioritize people, their safety and their comfort, over cars.
Supporting Our Schools Through Collaboration
The needs of our kids are not the problem; the inability to properly meet those needs is.
Build Housing, Not Hotels
Our community doesn’t need to only support tourism at the expense of our residents.
