An excellent response (link below) to a letter trying to paint opposition to Sakonnet tolls as "hysteria". The reality is that logic, the facts, most (if not all) candidates for Governor, and public opinion (per a Statewide poll showing widespread opposition) are on the side of those who oppose these tolls, and also support a Statewide infrastructure funding program. The only "hysteria" is from those who are pushing tolls for self-serving purposes, or those who don't understand the facts.
Brian Medeiros
Tiverton, RI
http://www.eastbayri.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/letter-opposition-to-sakonnet-bridge-toll-is-not-hysteria/
Friday, April 18, 2014
Monday, April 7, 2014
REP. DENNIS CANARIO (PORTSMOUTH/TIVERTON) NAMED DEPUTY MAJORITY LEADER IN RI HOUSE
Congratulations to Representative Dennis Canario (Portsmouth/Tiverton) on being appointed a Deputy Majority Leader in the RI House of Representatives (link below). It's great for the East Bay to have another East Bay member of the General Assembly in a leadership position, especially someone who is such an ardent opponent of Sakonnet Bridge tolls.
http://www.eastbayri.com/news/government-politics/rep-canario-named-deputy-majority-leader/
Brian Medeiros
Tiverton, RI
http://www.eastbayri.com/news/government-politics/rep-canario-named-deputy-majority-leader/
Brian Medeiros
Tiverton, RI
Thursday, April 3, 2014
GOV. CANDIDATE GINA RAIMONDO VOICES OPPOSITION TO SAKONNET TOLLS
Democrat candidate for Governor (and current RI General Treasurer) Gina Raimondo expresses her opposition to Sakonnet tolls (link below). Most announced Democrat & Republican candidates for Governor (not sure if Pell has taken a stance yet) have come out against Sakonnet tolls.
It will be difficult for any candidate in upcoming primaries who doesn't oppose tolls to explain to voters how he/she supports tourism while also supporting one of the biggest hindrances to it. And since the next Governor will almost certainly be someone opposing tolls, it's added incentive for the General Assembly to eliminate the tolls now.
http://www.eastbayri.com/news/on-bristol-waterfront-raimondo-lays-out-tourism-plan/
Brian Medeiros
Tiverton, RI
It will be difficult for any candidate in upcoming primaries who doesn't oppose tolls to explain to voters how he/she supports tourism while also supporting one of the biggest hindrances to it. And since the next Governor will almost certainly be someone opposing tolls, it's added incentive for the General Assembly to eliminate the tolls now.
http://www.eastbayri.com/news/on-bristol-waterfront-raimondo-lays-out-tourism-plan/
Brian Medeiros
Tiverton, RI
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