Farley Endorses Winthrop for Mayor
Michael Farley, who was elected to the Newport City Council on Tuesday, issued a public statement endorsing Harry Winthrop for Mayor.
The following was written by Michael Farley: I am writing to lend my support to Harry Winthrop for the positions of Council Chair and Mayor of Newport. Two years ago, I stood with Harry and Naomi in support of Jeanne Marie Napolitano as the Mayor. Unfortunately, I lost the 2010 recount by 9 votes, and Councilor McLaughlin cast the deciding vote against Jeanne Marie. In July of this year, I was advised by Harry and Jeanne Marie to make no commitments regarding the mayoral selection. I honored that advice and made no commitments, but noted to both that I had previously supported the top vote-getter in my previous campaigns. After speaking with Councilors Neville, Leonard and McLaughlin over the last several days, it is clear to me that …
nptresident
3:41 pm on Friday, November 9, 2012
Winthrop was not "appointed". He was voted in by a majority of the council members. more ›