Environmental Advocates Come Out In Support Of Ballot Questions 5 and 6
Question 5 would allow for bonding up to $20 million for clean water projects; Question 6 would allow for $20 million in bond money for environmental management projects.
Proponents of ballot questions 5 and 6 held a press conference at Goddard Park Tuesday to press for their passage, arguing that the $40 million ($20 million each) is essential for the future health of local waters and green spaces. "We want to be sure that people understand how important it is," said Jonathan Stone, executive director of Save the Bay. Noting that some groups this year are arguing against any additional government spending, Stone said, "This is not a year to be complacent." Jody King, past president of the Rhode Island Shellfishermen's Association, said his main goal was to be able to keep making a living on the water. "I love my job," said King. "Shellfishing is what I've done for the past 20 years and I want to do it for …
William F Horan
2:17 pm on Monday, October 15, 2012
RI GA Sen Paiva Weed Newport flip flopped & now is promoting an expansion of Casino gambling! sen-paivaweed@rilin.state.ri.us Classic bait and switch - she was against it before she was for it! Today here on Aquidneck Island we know how much money is siphoned off from the economy and the misery this creates. Yes, yet another form of economic terrorism. The justification offered is losses of … more ›