Newport Election 2012: Napolitano Top Vote Getter; Newport Says No to Casino Expansion
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Preliminary election results can be found at the bottom of this article. Newport voters turned out in droves, and some waited in very long lines, to cast their vote during Tuesday’s election. While mail ballots have not yet been counted, preliminary results show voters have elected two new faces to the Newport City Council. Newport voters chose Michael Farley as the council’s newest At-Large member over Donald Boucher by more than 1,000 votes. “It’s a great feeling, I’m thrilled with the result. I’m so grateful for everyone who’s supported me in this race and the last,” Farley said. “I’m excited to start the transition by sitting down with city staff and looking at the pending issues.” Farley said he is most focused on economic …
Dale Clark
11:44 pm on Monday, November 12, 2012
We can at least be thankful one of the city council member's got it right and listen to the people's choice by voting with the people to rightly handover the Mayor-ship to Jeanne-Marie Napolitano the one who received the most votes. Thank your new 1st. Ward Council member Mr.Marco Camacho for Voting with the people. more ›