Portsmouth RI Democrats

Program Director, BAE Systems Company.; Wife: Valerie; Children: Sarah (24) and Matt (21); Portsmouth High School 1972; Rhode Island College B. A. 1976; Naval Postgraduate School, M.S. Computer Science, 1990; Salve Regina University, MBA, 2005; Commander, U. S. Navy (Ret.); Past Vice President RI Chapter Contract Management Assoc.; Member Retired Officers Assoc. & Navy League; Portsmouth Native, Portsmouth School Committee 2000-04, Portsmouth Town Council Vice-President, 2004 - present.

Jim’s dedicated, thoughtful and trustworthy approach to town issues has served us well. We need his continued steady leadership. Re-elect Jim to the Town Council.

Director of Technology Commercialization, Brown University; Wife: Jhodi Redlich; Son: Andrew (19); Portsmouth High School 1976; URI - B. S. Computer Science, 1985; Roger Williams University School of Law J. D., cum laude, 2000; Prior to career in law, career as a Software Engineer including position at NUWC; Member: RI Bar Association; Portsmouth Charter Review Commission, 2003-04, Portsmouth Native; Portsmouth Town Council 2004 - present.

Len has been a forceful voice for open government, wise investment of resources and long term planning. We need his leadership as we face the challenges ahead. Re-Elect Len and help him continue his fight to make Portsmouth the ideal community.

Retired Portsmouth Police Officer; Wife: Amy; Children: Dennis Jr. (20), Olivia (17) and Jonathan (15); Portsmouth High School; Roger Williams University, 1988; Municipal Police Training Academy 1981; RI Juvenile Officers Assoc. Exec. Bd.; Regional Vice Pres. R.I. Crime Prevention Assoc. 1996-98; Founder, Portsmouth Police Cadet Explorer Program; Grand Knight K of C, Rooney Council, 1992-93; Portsmouth Senior Citizens Advocate 1997-01; Prudence Island Volunteer Fire Dept.; Lifelong Portsmouth resident; Portsmouth Town Council 2004 - present.

Dennis has been a conscientious advocate for the Portsmouth taxpayer. Keep Dennis working to help all Portsmouth citizens. Re-Elect Dennis Canario!

Retired Central Office Switchman – Bell Atlantic; Wife: Joanne; Children: Jennifer 41, Christopher 40, William 39, Michael 36. Member NAACP, Vice Chairman Newport County. Community Mental Health Center; Parishioner St. Barnabas Church; Past Vice President IBEW Local 2323, Chair COPE Committee. Portsmouth Zoning Board of Review 1999-04, Vice Chairman 2004; Former Vice Chairman Portsmouth Democratic Town Committee; Past Volunteer PHS & PMS Bands. Aquidneck Island native, 34-year Portsmouth resident; Portsmouth Town Council liaison to Aquidneck Island Planning Commission and Economic Development Committee; Portsmouth Town Council 2004-present.

Bill has worked hard to ensure that Portsmouth residents receive the services they need and deserve and has been a consistent voice for open government. Re-elect Bill for effective, responsible government.

Mark will bring to the Town Council a keen and open mind and boundless energy to serve the residents of Portsmouth. He is a life-long resident of Portsmouth. Trained as a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Nurse and Nursing Educator, Mark currently works as a Registered Nurse/Legal Consultant. From his career he brings experience at thoughtful, rational analysis of complex issues. He has attended most Town Council meetings during the past two years, and is well versed in the issues and challenges facing us. He strongly supports preserving and enhancing Portsmouth with rigorous building and design codes and he recognizes the value of wise investment in Portsmouth schools. Mark is passionate about preserving the quality of our community.

Al is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island with a B.S. degree in Plant Sciences and Rhode Island College with a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in School Administration. He was a teacher, house leader, principal of Elmhurst School and the Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Portsmouth. He also served as Superintendent of Schools in Narragansett, Rhode Island and Interim Superintendent of Schools in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

Al has two sons who graduated from Portsmouth schools. His political experience includes the Portsmouth Town Council, The Portsmouth Tax Assessor's Board of Review, The Portsmouth Land Use Committee, and The Portsmouth Conservation Commission. He was also a member of the Portsmouth Lions Club, serving in many offices, and was a member of the Portsmouth Pirates Soccer Club board of directors.

Al Honnen has experience, desire, and courage to make the hard decisions that need to be made to improve Portsmouth's future for the benefit of ALL her citizens.

PLEASE CONSIDER THE ENTIRE DEMOCRATIC SLATE WHEN VOTING IN NOVEMBER!

David is the President & CEO of IAM Technology and IAM Health (www.iamregistry.com). David is recognized professionally as a thought leader in data security and data integrity serving enterprises and governments globally. David is no stranger to Portsmouth politics having served as Vice Chair of the Portsmouth School Committee, Chair of the Gym Construction Committee, Chair of the Gym Fundraising Committee, Interim-Chair of the School's Finance Sub-Committee, and was a steadfast advocate for excellence in Portsmouth schools. David brings external political experience, as well; David served on the Planning Board (Special Permit Granting Authority) and Housing Authority in Hanover, Massachusetts. David chaired a housing sub-committee on seniors housing. In the community, David has been an advocate for the Portsmouth education and is the founder of Save Our Schools and Portsmouth United. David has been an active volunteer at Elmhurst School. David also directed the Norman Bird Sanctuary's Harvest Fair for five years, as a volunteer, and served on the Sanctuary Board.

David is married with two beautiful girls (ages 11 & 7) who attend Portsmouth Middle School and Saint Philomena School respectively.

David is a no-nonsense leader. He saved Portsmouth residents over $60,000 by assuming, as a volunteer, the project manager responsibilities for the Portsmouth High School Gym - over 300 hours of donated time. BTW: the gym was on schedule and left over $300K on account for phase 2. David will publicly state his position and has simply said "YES" for Portsmouth.

Raised in Milford, Connecticut, and attended the Butler Business School in Bridgeport, majoring in accounting, and Warren Business for data processing. Worked in finance and IT for several local companies before joining Star Drug as an office manager, eventually being promoted to the highest position below the owners, director of operations. Retired from Star in 1987 and moved to Rhode Island.

I was widowed in 1995, and have three children: Katherine, my partner at Beach Party Swimwear, now in our 20th year; Karen, (Kathy's twin), a manager for The Maher Center; and Deborah, a nurse who served as president of the Portsmouth Middle School PTO for 2 years. I also have three grandchildren, two PHS grads and one current student. Having grown children has given me the time to devote to serving Portsmouth on the school committee.

I ran for the school committee because I know the young people who will graduate from PHS are our future. Unlike other communities I've lived in, Portsmouth residents do not move away. They stay here and become our doctors, lawyers, dentists, realtors, etc. I want to help make sure that we turn out the best that is possible.

During my time on the Committee, where I currently serve as Chair, we made significant progress in areas that had been challenging in the past: We completed the new Gym on time and within budget. We hired Superintendent Susan Lusi and Finance Director Christine Tague and helped the schools move through a time of challenging budgets to ending this year in the black. And we made our meetings more accessible to the people of Portsmouth by moving them out of the Administration building, and managing the agenda to end the meetings before 9, rather than 11 or midnight.

If re-elected, I shall continue to work toward improving our school systems together with the entire School Committee.

Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health Unit, Newport Hospital. Graduate of Portsmouth High School, Newport Hospital School of Nursing, and the University of Rhode Island. President of the Newport Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Board of Directors, Member of the Rhode Island State Nurses Association and The American Nurses Association, President of the Portsmouth Democratic Women's Club, Past President, Vice President, and current Secretary of the Daughters of Penelope of St. Spyridon's Church, Newport, RI.

An honest, hardworking, and dedicated professional who can make a difference. Would like to be part of the decision making process to maintain the excellence and integrity of the Portsmouth School system.

Graduated from Rhode Island College in 1984 with a BS in Elementary Education and Special Needs (K-9) and certified in RI as well as in Massachusetts. Started teaching in Fall River in September of 1984 as a Special Needs teacher, self-contained for grades 6-7-8, and have been at Henry Lord Middle School for 24 years. Teach a low-functioning class using alternative assessment testing in place of the state testing (MCAS) and also participate in the scoring of the tests from the Department of Education. Serve on the executive board for my union and also as the building representative for the Henry Lord school.

I love teaching and especially working with my students. My heart is in it 110% and I only want what is best for them and I want them to have the best education that I can give them. This is what I want for the students of Portsmouth. My daughter went through the Portsmouth school system, and I think that is a great system which has a lot to offer their students. The extras are great for them, but what goes on in the classrooms needs to come first a all times.

Rep. Dist. 69 (Ports./Bristol)

Attorney/Asst. Director Alternative Education Programming, Inc.; Wife: Diane; Sons: Timothy (21), Nathan (18); RIC, Southern New England School of Law; House Finance Committee, Vice Chair House Veteran’s Affairs Committee; House Separation of Powers Committee; Chairman Committee to Study Homeless Veterans in RI; Vice Chairman Comm. to Study Licensing Contractors and Builders; Mt. Hope Bay Pollution Study Commission; Bristol Zoning Board and Tax Board of Review; Land Use Planning Commission; Coach, Little League and Npt. County Hockey; State Representative District 69, 2000 - present.

Ray has led the fight against LNG and is protecting our seniors and veterans. He has led the fight to insure Portsmouth receives the promised Group Home Aid for Boys & Girls Town beds. He has fought to end mandatory overtime for nurses and limit property tax increases. Re-elect Ray Gallison!

Rep. District 72 (Ports., Midd. Npt.)

Attorney, Husband: Paul; Son: Stoddard; B.A. U.R.I. 1987 & Salve Regina, 1991; M.S. Salve Regina, 1994, J. D. Suffolk University School of Law 2001; Supreme Court Law Clerk 2001-02; R.I. Deputy Sheriff 1989-01; Intern, Sen. John Chafee,1987; Dept. of Attorney General 1999; Member: American, Rhode Island and Newport County Bar Associations, Potter League, Aquidneck Land Trust, Save the Bay, Norman Bird Sanctuary and Glen Farm Authority (2000-01), Ports. Town Council 2002-04; State Rep. District 72, 2004 - present

Amy has many accomplishments in her first term, protecting your right to privacy, and advocating for environmental protection, affordable health care and quality education. Keep Amy working for us!

Senate Dist. 11 (Portsmouth, Bristol)

Attorney, Levesque Law Office; Lifelong Portsmouth resident; PHS 1972; URI 1977; Loyola University School of Law (J. D. 1980); Member: Rhode Island, Newport and Portsmouth Bar Associations; Associate Member: Ports. Portuguese American Citizens Club; Past Member Board of Directors Newport County Women’s Resource Center; Chairman Portsmouth Recreation Study Commission 1983; Assistant Town Solicitor 1986-88, 2001-02 and 2004-present; Town Council 1988-92; Council Vice President 1990-92; State Rep. Dist 93, (Ports. & Bristol), 1992-2000; State Senator District 11, 2004 - present.

Chuck has been an active and diligent Senator, fighting for affordable health care, property tax relief and Portsmouth’s fair share of State Aid. We need his legislative experience and leadership to make sure Portsmouth’s voice is heard at the State House.

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