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aboutPaul

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FAMILY FIRST, ALWAYS

I grew up in Newton, MA, right outside of Boston. I met my wife when we were 21 and we moved to North Smithfield, RI, in 2013. My wife is a 3rd generation North Smithfielder, and we are proudly raising our family here.

AS A PUBLIC SERVANT

I have dedicated myself to serving my community and being an advocate for those who cannot speak up for themselves. 

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North Smithfield School Committee

Among other successes, I voted for the construction of new Science labs at the High School, new classrooms for our Elementary students, and updates of the High School locker rooms.

I also voted for funding for DECA, We The People, and the creation of Career & Technical Education programs, because I believe students deserve to succeed in life whether they go to college or not.  (2016-2022)

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North Smithfield Public Library

As a Library Trustee, I worked alongside the rest of the Board to set the Library's budget, policies, and direction (2016-2021)

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North Smithfield Fire & Rescue Service Board of Directors

As a member of the NSFRS Board of Directors, I advocate for our firefighters and work to ensure they remain safe, secure, and supported. I have negotiated fair contracts for our department  and currently serve as the Board's Vice Chair. (2022-present)

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Small Business Owner

I am the owner of a Senior Care focused business which currently supports families in RI, MA, CT, and is expanding nationwide. 

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Economic Development Commission

As the Chair of the Economic Development Commission, I work alongside like-minded neighbors to make recommendations to our local elected officials about the best ways to improve business development and relations in North Smithfield. (2022-present)

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Nonprofit Leadership

I have served on several nonprofit boards, including the HOPE Alzehimer's Center; RI Elder Info, Elves for Elders, and the Blackstone River Valley Heritage Corridor

AS YOUR TOWN COUNCILOR

As your Town Councilor, I will continue my advocacy for better government services and more responsive representation. My priorities will include:

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  • Working with the Town Administration on a stronger Road Repair plan

    • We should create a transparent, long-term roadmap for paving and building maintenance.​

  • Strengthen local conservation easements to protect forests and wetlands, and implement stronger requirements for new commercial developments to protect our local aquifers and ensure the long-term health of our water supply.

    • North Smithfield is built on its rural character, and I will fight to protect that.​

  • Address the crisis of affordability head-on, to keep North Smithfield livable for all generations.

    • Move away from spending money on endless studies and focus groups and actually make decisions about how to spend the Town's time and resources to improve our services and structures.​

    • Aggressively pursue state and federal grants to offset local taxpayer burdens.

    • Review the tax assessment process to ensure fairness across the board.

    • Support Aging In Place initiatives to provide assistance to long-term senior residents.

  • Prioritizing transparency and civility in Town government

    • Create a 'Digital Town Hall' by building a user-friendly dashboard on the Town website to track active projects - and update residents on progress in plain English. ​

    • Implementing a Conflict of Interest disclosure and Code of Conduct agreement for all board applicants.

    • Eliminating the "us versus them" rhetoric which frequently derails progress. People are sick of the fighting. It's time to get some real work done. 

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