CRU leadership made the difference and deserve your support
By Cheryl Dowell
Over the past two years, the Charlestown Residents United
Town Council has provided strong, steady leadership through Deb Carney, Rippy
Serra, Steve Stokes, and Peter Slom (who was appointed after Councilor Grace
Klinger's passing).
Left to right, top: Rippy Serra, Steve Stokes, Peter Slom.
Bottom: Deb Carney, Craig Marr
Here's just a glimpse of their accomplishments:
- They've
lowered taxes, increased transparency, and carefully managed town
finances.
- They
put control of the town charter back in the hands of citizens and
supported local businesses.
- Thanks
to them, children now enjoy a safe playground, young athletes practice
under new portable lights which are turned off when not in use, and
families have more activities to enjoy in Ninigret Park, including the
addition of the trolls.
- They've
stabilized town employee pensions, reduced administrative costs, and
increased revenue.
- As a
result, town savings are up, and debt is down (confirmed by the Rhode
Island Auditor General).
- They've
also laid the groundwork to repair the breachway.
- They
have presented a draft master plan for voters' review to improve the
town's Ninigret Park.
Their vision includes balanced development, ensuring Charlestown remains a great place for young families to grow and thrive. We chose Charlestown in 1985 to live, work and rear four children and can attest Charlestown is in a better place now than it was two years ago thanks to these hard-working folks.
Please reelect Deb, Rippy, and Steve. Elect Peter and Craig Marr, Breachway Grill's owner and longtime town commission member, leader and volunteer. We know their track record and values. They deserve your support and vote.
A version of this article appeared as a Letter To the Editor in
The Westerly Sun on October 17, 2024.