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CRU a winning slate for Charlestown

I am writing to express my strong support for the current Charlestown Town Councilors, Deb Carney, Rippy Serra, Stephen Stokes and Peter Slom, the four Councilors supported by CRU (Charlestown Residents United), and candidate Craig Marr, a local business owner and longtime volunteer member of the Charlestown Economic Improvement Commission. I commend their outstanding efforts on a bipartisan basis in serving our community. Over the past several years this council has demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and a commitment to improving the quality of life for all Charlestown residents.

Under the council’s guidance, our town has seen exceptional budget management practices that have led to one of the lowest real estate tax rates in the state. This is a testament to their collaborative efforts in working for the common good of Charlestown. These dedicated public servants have demonstrated that effective governance transcends political divides, in a time when fiscal responsibility is paramount.

One of the most recent notable achievements of the current Town Council was their collaborative effort for an emergency repair to the west wall of the Charlestown breachway. Due to three consecutive storms in December 2023 and January 2024, the walls of the breachway could not keep up. Emergency action was required. This devasting situation has had a profound impact on the health of the pond and on our town’s residents and local businesses. The council’s ability to work collaboratively with all those involved, listening to the concerns of residents and taking decisive action was instrumental in moving forward with the emergency repairs, which should be completed by the end of the month.

Furthermore, council members Carney, Serra, Stokes and Slom’s commitment to transparency and open communication has been exemplary. They have facilitated well-run regular town meetings, community forums and accessible online resources ensuring that residents are well-informed and have ample opportunities to voice their opinions and concerns.

I believe their vision is exactly what our town needs. Their proactive approach to addressing change and their commitment to the well being of our town are truly commendable.

In conclusion, I wholeheartedly support and endorse the reelection of the four members of our current CRU-majority Charlestown Town Council; Deb Carney, Rippy Serra, Peter Slom and Stephen Stokes and the addition of Craig Marr.

I also support the following CRU-endorsed candidates: Glenn Babcock and Laura Rom for Planning Commission, Ray Dreczko for town moderator, and Laura Chapman for School Committee.

I am confident that our community will be best served under their leadership.

Ronald H. Russo

Charlestown


A version of this article appeared as a Letter To the Editor in The Westerly Sun on October 7, 2024.

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