Portsmouth RI Democrats

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.

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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.

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!

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.

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.

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.