Maureen Thompson and Jim Fry submitted a Letter to the Editor to Newport this Week in support of me for Ward 2 City Council. Maureen and Jim are advocates for our democracy, transportation, and the livability of our City. I’m honored to have their support. Read their letter below.
When Emily put down roots in Newport, she quickly learned the challenges facing the city and the full-time residents who call it home.
As a renter, she knows the high cost of limited affordable housing. As a scientist, she knows Newport must modernize aging infrastructure as we face increased stress from climate change. As a younger resident, Emily is passionate about creating a diverse economy, delivering high-quality public education and safer streets for all.
We are impressed with Emily’s commitment to being part of the solution. She knows City Hall, immersed herself in attending hundreds of city council meetings, workshops and community events. She has reviewed existing plans that set out a future vision and priorities to better understand how residents of Newport want our city to move forward.
She serves as the chair of the citizen led Energy and Environment Commission, worked at the polls and volunteered in numerous community activities. Emily will bring to the city council an open mind, a commitment to transparency and accountability and the resolve to build a bright future for Newport.
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. We hope you will join us in supporting Emily to be our Ward 2 representative on the city council.