The local, resident-run podcast, “Public Comment North Smithfield”, tried to organize a Candidate Forum. I was excited to be a part of it. However, other candidates refused to partake for reasons I am not knowledgable of. Still, the podcast gave all candidates the questions we would have been asked. I am answering them one by one.

This question concerned the power between the Town Administrator and the Town Council. My answer?

When I worked in the United States House of Representatives, my Rep served on the House Oversight Committee. I know what it means to have a legislative body be the checks and balances on the Executive Branch, and we need more of that energy in Town Council. It doesn't mean being antagonistic and combative, but it means bringing in our Department Heads and asking real questions about what support they need to better address the concerns of our town.