Portsmouth RI Democrats

Wife (Amy), son (Shane, 12), daughter (Megan, 7); 1984 graduate from Portsmouth High School; 1988 graduate from the University of Rhode Island. Currently serving the last of my 4-year term on the Portsmouth School Committee. Regional Director of Hotel Operations for First Bristol Hospitality. Current Board member of Portsmouth Little League (Secretary).

In my 4 years on the school committee, I have been chair of the finance committee in which we produced 3 budgets in line with state mandates and ended each year with a surplus. As chair of the Facilities Committee, I developed a comprehensive 10 year plan for the school department building assets as well as producing a long range plan for the up keep of these buildings to modernize these assets to serve the town into the future.

I have shown, in my four years, that I make decisions for the good of the town. I balance the needs of all the citizens and the children to produce not only a high level of educational programming that will serve our children into the future but also for the citizens to maintain the quality of life that we all expect when living in Portsmouth.

I am running for Town Council to make sure these ideas are kept in high regard for the town. My expectation when living in Portsmouth is to have a well rounded living experience both in the civic, as well as in the educational realm. My desire, once elected, is to be a tireless advocate of education and our schools, as well as working to maintain a level of life that benefits everyone in the town.

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.

Business Owner, Ocean Link, Inc. – Melville Marine District. Parent of Savanna Cortvriend. 20-year resident of Aquidneck Island. Education: Miami Dade Community College 1982 – Associates degree in business; Florida International University 1982-1985 – course work towards business degree; Community College of RI – Current – Accounting course work. Elected 2004-2008 Portsmouth School committee; 2008 Write-in Candidate for School committee. Current member of Portsmouth Democratic Town Committee. Member of Infinity Volunteers, serve on the Portsmouth School Dept. Health and Wellness Committee.

Terri is a strong supporter of public education, smart growth, renewable energy opportunities and open space. I am running because I believe in giving back to the community to which you belong. I believe Portsmouth town government needs to take the longer view and plan for the future – sometimes that means beyond the immediate tax rate. I will be a hard working, detail oriented member of the council if elected, and I ask for your vote this November.

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I am a candidate for a seat on the Portsmouth Town Council and seek your vote and support in that effort. My background in education and educational administration has prepared me for the arduous work needed to be done in our Town to preserve our way of life and maintain our beautiful community. I am a former superintendent of schools and have been responsible for managing multimillion dollar budgets and supervising hundreds of employees. I have what it takes to make the tough decisions that will need to be made.

I have served on the Portsmouth Town Council, the Tax Assessment Board of Review, and the Conservation Commission. I am a lifelong resident of the Town working as a teacher and administrator in the Portsmouth schools. I went on to be a superintendent of schools in Narragansett and interim superintendent in North Kingstown.

I believe in the future of Portsmouth and seek your support to allow me to be a leader in the effort to create honest and affordable budgets that will ensure public safety and reduce our reliance on local property taxes and to develop additional resources. I also will pursue the institution of a municipal court. I would propose to earmark any funds generated to reduce our warrant item debt.

The time has come to “SHAPE THE FUTURE OF PORTSMOUTH” by electing the Democratic team that will advocate for our schools and students, bring balanced leadership, preserve open space and promote open government. I/we seek your vote in November.

Len Katzman, a Portsmouth native, is Associate Director of the Technology Ventures Office at Brown University where he manages patent licensing and start-up business development. He was a business attorney at Partridge Snow & Hahn for seven years. Prior to his career in business law he was a software engineer and worked at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center. Len and his wife, Jhodi, have a son, Andrew, a 2007 PHS graduate who is now a college senior.

Len's position statements:

• NO SEWERS! Unlike the current council, I'll work with DEM to implement a waste water management district that's right for Portsmouth. NO SEWERS!
• I’m not a member of the PCC, and I’ll work to make sure the council answers to all Portsmouth citizens, not just a private special interest group.
• I brings a thoughtful, analytical approach to Town Council deliberations.
• All decisions will be made in public, I’m committed to open transparent government.
• I'm a strong supporter of public education.

Education:
• Portsmouth High School, 1976
• University of Rhode Island, Bachelor of Science, computer science, 1985
• Roger Williams University School of Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2000

Public Service:
• Portsmouth Charter Review Commission, 2003 - 04.
• Portsmouth Town Council, 2004 - 2008.

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. Elect Len and help him continue his fight to make Portsmouth the ideal community.

Jeff's desire to run for the Portsmouth Town Council was motivated by the desire to utilize his knowledge, skills, and experience to make a positive impact on a community where he lives, supports and believes in. Jeff’s focus as a Town Council member would be to support his vision for Portsmouth – a prominent, enlightened and prosperous community. A community that manages the budget strictly and provides a framework for incenting value-laden services and opportunities for all of its citizens including:

• A balanced and well rounded suite of education and extracurricular programs, to prepare our next generation of America’s leaders to effectively compete in a global marketplace
• Opportunities and services for small and mid-sized businesses to increase in number and grow, providing a foundation for local economic stability
• A vibrant suite of services to support our population of seniors, including continued support for our senior center
• An incentive program, rewarding people for investing their time, efforts, and capital in solutions that help grow our community

Jeff has lived in Portsmouth since 2001 with his wife, Susan, and three children; Christian (16), Talia (15), and Jianna (8). He holds a Bachelors degree in Technical Management and has just recently completed his MBA in Entrepreneurship at Babson College. In addition to having over 20 years of professional experience, Jeff has a balanced and global perspective and has done business in over 20 countries. Jeff is currently the Director of Business Operations for a mid-size software development company. His core areas of professional expertise include Business Operations, Corporate Education, and Technology.

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 - 2008, Portsmouth Town Council 2008-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.