Senatorial candidate calls for constitutional reform in district 45 race
The candidate cites multiple reorganizations of Rhode Island's judiciary from 1935 to 1976 under several governors and argues the constitution and laws need revision. They pledge to sponsor legislation altering selection, tenure, removal and retirement of all judges and clerks if elected, arguing forty-one years is long enough.
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Theodore F Greene
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Philip W Noel
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George C Lima Campaign Platform Letter
George C Lima thanks voters in Bristol and Warren and outlines goals as a Democratic candidate for State Senator. He cites 2,029 votes in a town committee race, proposes extended car registration hours, better water pollution alerts, and reform to shellfishing fines. He suggests negotiating with Kaiser and Bristol for angle parking on Franklin Street and criticizes political bosses while urging change this election year.
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Botelho Proposes Neighborhood Conferences for District 91
GOP candidate Manuel Botelho proposes district wide conferences with residents their Representative and the District Committee to occur between and during General Assembly sessions. He says the sessions would let voters question their representative on legislation and governance and curb the buddy system in the State House. If elected he aims to be accountable and show how people can influence legislation.
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Bristol Council Grants Ten Year Tax Break to Monopearl
The Town Council on September 22 voted unanimously to grant a ten year tax exemption to Monopearl, a Providence jewelry firm planning to relocate to Bristol. The filing raises questions about legal compliance since tax exemptions require public hearings for manufacturing or commercial properties and exclude firms relocating from within Rhode Island. The speaker warns the move harms Bristol’s image and criticizes council administration tensions.
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Bristol GOP School Committee Planks Endorsement Update
Eileen Baril John Cross and Fred D Ferris reiterate five education planks from the Bristol Phoenix September article. Plank No 2 seeks federal support for programs to enrich learning without money as the sole aim, applying for aid when available. Plank No 3 calls for negotiations ensuring every tax dollar funds curriculum goals and a quality education.
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