LETTER: Charter Changes Could Weaken Democratic Process

As a candidate for the North Kingstown Town Council, I must express my opinion about the proposed change to the North Kingstown Town Charter. The proposed amendment eliminates the requirement for voter approval when Town owned real estate is to be sold or leased.  If Sec. 314 is amended, the NK Town Beach and other recreational or historic properties could be sold with a nod of approval by 3 Town Council members. Are you comfortable with losing your right to vote on such important decisions as this? 

While sorting through the many town issues that concern me, and my many ideas for positive change, one thing stands out: THE VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY MATTERS. What the majority of the community wants, is what the community should get. As a member of the North Kingstown Economic Advisory Board (EDAB), I've been fighting for improvements to our town's information infrastructure, and have proposed ways to open channels of communication between citizens and our local government. 

Your vote is your voice. Your right to vote on important decisions is in jeopardy with tonight's proposed changes to the Town's Charter. PLEASE  ATTEND TONIGHT'S MEETING AND VOICE YOUR OPINION. If you care about what happens here in North Kingstown, you have a responsibility to let our elected officials know what you want. In turn, our elected officials have a responsibility to make decisions based on what we the citizens of North Kingstown want. 

The Town Council meeting will be held at 7PM at the North Kingstown Senior Center, located at 44 Beach St. You may also email the Town Council at: towncouncil@northkingstown.org