Wednesday, October 24, 2012
If elected, Tina McKendall promises to serve no more than three terms in the State Senate.
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
To the editor, The evolution of the career politician has been a problem in state politics for several decades. As local congressmen and woman make longterm connections, it becomes more difficult for the representative of a specific district to say “No!” How would it be possible to say, “That’s really not a good investment for a cash strapped state,” to the people whose votes you need two years later? If I’m elected to the State Senate this year, I pledge to remain in the Assembly no longer than three terms. That’s six years. If I can’t help reduce the state debt and ease the oppressive tax burden on everyone in that amount of time, then it will be time for someone else to give it a shot. Jim Sheehan has been in the State Senate for…
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
One resident voices his concern over Tina McKendall's "heroes."
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Dear editor, 'Tis the season for candidates to advertise their run for office, candidates both known and unknown. One unknown, whose ubiquitous red signs have flooded the lawns of North Kingstown and Narragansett like weeds, is Republican Tina McKendall. Research reveals that McKendall is running for state senate and has a social media page where she disconcertingly says little about voter concerns and issues. She does alarmingly note that her personal heroes include two extremely controversial figures Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin and Florida Congressman Allen West. Walker caused an uproar when he undercut the rights of collective bargaining for most public workers in Wisconsin with his notorious "budget repair bill." …
Friday, October 19, 2012
Tina McKendall, Republican candidate for State Senate District 36, missed the deadline to file her campaign finance reports.
The Oct. 9 filing deadline for Rhode Island political candidates to submit their pre-election campaign finance reports came and went with only one missing report from North Kingstown. Tina McKendall, Republican candidate for State Senate District 36, was the lone North Kingstown candidate who failed to file her reports (disclosing campaign contributions and spending) by the deadline. McKendall's opponent, incumbent Sen. James Sheehan, issued a press release the following week calling on McKendall to release the information. "Disclosure of a candidate's donors is an essential part of transparency and accountability in government," said Sheehan. "The public has the right to know who is supporting Mrs. McKendall's campaign, especially as a …
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Sen. James Sheehan responds to a recent letter from his Republican opponent.
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Thursday, October 11, 2012
Dear editor, I was puzzled by the recent letter submitted by my Tea Party Republican opponent Tina McKendall. She correctly stated that I championed new laws to regulate quasi-public agencies like the Economic Development Corporation (EDC). But, she somehow twists that to suggest I support more regulation on non-governmental, private sector businesses, which is absurd. The EDC is a publicly owned, privately-acting government agency. I was surprised that my opponent apparently did not know the difference. The 38 Studios debacle clearly showed us we need to assert more oversight, not less on quasi-public agencies, particularly the EDC! The gross lack of fiduciary responsiblity also made obvious to everyone what I've been saying for years…
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Republican candidate for State Senate District 36 Tina McKendall disagrees with her opponent's approach to economic oversight.
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Tuesday, October 2, 2012
To the editor, Sen. James Sheehan wrote recently that quasi-public agencies, such as the Economic Development Corporation (EDC), need more governmental oversight following the 38 Studios debacle. In fact, he proposed three legislative initiatives to increase his own committee's oversight of such quasi-public agencies. I disagree. As a successful small business owner, I know the effects of choking business regulations on area businesses. Instead of increasing government oversight, we need to reverse this trend and reduce regulations. The EDC has become overbearing and its recent role in the 38 Studios disaster only highlights it as a redundancy. Government should not be in the business of venture capital at all. What we need, instead, is to…
Monday, August 27, 2012
McKendall is looking for a spot in the General Assembly.
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Monday, August 27, 2012
Name : Ms. Mariacristina McKendall Also known as : Tina Date of birth : 27 March 1953 Place of residence : North Kingstown, RI Attended college : Yes College : University of RI & Rhode Island College Degree : Nursing Year of graduation : 1983 Job titles held : Lactation Consultant, Certified in High Risk Obstetrics, Vice President (current) Employers : Rhode Island, Kent County and Women and Infants Hospitals, McKendall & Associates, Inc. (current) Party affiliation : Republican Running for a: State office Running for position: State Senate District 36 Chamber/district: 36 Incumbent: No Previous elective offices : None Unsuccessful bids for elective offices : None Address 1800 Post Road, Suite 17 Warwick RI, 02886 Name : Donny McKendall …
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11:21 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
I dont like this bird anymore than any other of the NKGOP ilk. "I’m Tina McKendall and I can get this done." HUH? Wow. I personally cant stand Jimmy Sheehan, but give me a CREDIBLE alternative please, because he does get some things done. more ›