CCA 2024 Platform for Charlestown

Our Economy – Our Environment – Our Future

The Charlestown Citizens Alliance (CCA)* is committed to enhancing the overall quality of life for all Charlestown residents. We believe that sound fiscal management, responsible economic development, wise stewardship of our natural resources, and accountable and ethical leadership are essential to sustaining the vitality of our town. To accomplish this, CCA has endorsed candidates committed to the following goals:

Environmental Protection
To protect our natural resources so that our drinking water is clean; our salt and freshwater ponds are healthy; our starlit skies are not hidden; and our forests and wildlife flourish.

Accountable Government
To provide open, honest, responsible leadership that listens to concerns and acts in the best interests of all our residents.

Low and Affordable Taxes
To manage our town’s administration and budgets effectively and to provide needed services at a good value.

Responsible Development
To work to ensure that residential and commercial growth are environmentally sustainable and preserve our rural character and small-town identity.

Climate Resiliency
To plan for the impacts of climate change and to maintain adequate financial reserves so that the town is able to respond to weather events and other emergencies.

Spectacular Local Treasures
To increase access to our beaches and ponds, Wild and Scenic River, hiking trails, bike paths, and parks and to steward our cultural and historical resources for future generations.

Chariho School System
To ensure that our town’s children get an excellent education at a reasonable cost.

Community Connections
To bring the citizens of the town together to work collaboratively to address major issues.

*CCA is not affiliated with any political party. We are made up of Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. What we share in common is a dedication to civil and open government, and a passion for preserving and protecting those assets that make Charlestown such a unique and treasured place to live.