2006 City Council And School Committee Canidate Surveys

ALN prepared questions for city council and school committee candidates from questions received from individuals and neighborhood organization members. City Council candidates were asked to respond to five questions with a yes or no answer, and seven questions in 300 words or less. Responses were received from Ward Candidates Marvin Abney and Charlie Duncan (1st Ward); David Cullen and Justin McLaughlin (2nd Ward) and Kate Leonard (3rd Ward). Responses were received from At-Large candidates: Mary Connolly; Stephen Coyne; Bobby Oliveira; Ted Slee; Steve Waluk; Jim Dias and Jeanne Marie Napolitano.

The candidates for School Committee were asked to respond to eight questions. Responses were received from Bob Leary and Charlie Shoemaker. Reponses were not received from: Jo Eva Gaines; Hugo DeAscentis; Frank Coleman; Thomas Phelan; Thomas Galvin; David Carlin.

PUBLIC FORUMS FOR CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES

Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters Newport County

October 26, 2006 – Candidates for city ward seats:
1st Ward: Marvin Abney and Charlie Duncan

2nd Ward: David Cullen and Justin McLaughlin

October 30, 2006 – Candidates for at-large seats:
Mary Connolly; Stephen Coyne; Bobby Oliveira; Jim Dias
Jeanne Marie Napolitano; Ted Slee; Steve Waluk

7:00 - 8:30 pm
Newport City Hall - City Council Chambers

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