About CCA

1. Civility in government: Debate is guided by respect for differing opinions in arriving at a position on the issues.

2. Inclusiveness: CCA works to represent the population in its entirety, and guards against the domination by special interests.

3. Consensus: CCA is represented by a broad-based field of candidates, but works to articulate its position on the issues through common values and consensus among them.

4. Community welfare: CCA is committed to safeguarding community values through responsible development consistent with Charlestown’s Comprehensive Plan, and its respect for our environment.

5. Fiscal responsibility: CCA favors fair and equitable taxation, and is vigilant to maintain Charlestown’s enviable reputation for coupling low property taxes with sound and responsible municipal government.

6. Full disclosure: CCA informs the public of the rationale behind its position on the issues through postings on its website and social media sites.

7. Provide background information on issues: CCA provides informed background information, pro and con, on the issues.

8. Preservation of the natural resources: CCA is mindful of the natural resources in Charlestown, economically, culturally and physically.

CCA will play an active role in monitoring public policy decisions and all commission, committee, and executive appointments to ensure that no conflicts of interests by elected officials occur in the appointment of any town officials, contractor, or appointed commission and committee members.

CCA does not have dues paying members or defined member benefits. Our e-mail list is free and open to everyone. Inclusion in the e-mail list requires no financial contributions and is open to any Charlestown resident or property owner who wants to be on the e-mail list and wants access to information and updates on CCA activities, news reports, newsletters, and in-depth background information on Political Candidates.

CCA is a ballot advocacy organization that identifies and addresses significant public policy issues affecting the quality of life in Charlestown. CCA also acts as a watch dog organization that monitors the activities and public policy recommendations and decisions of the Town Council, Town Administrator and Town Commissions.

In 2008, CCA expanded its role to become a Political Action Committee. In order to endorse and support candidates for elected office, Rhode Island law requires that we register as a PAC. We are not affiliated with any one political party. We have and will continue to support those candidates, regardless of political affiliation or party, who best represent the citizens’ vision for Charlestown. CCA has a strong political voice, but we remain non-partisan.

CCA is governed by officers and a Steering Committee which meets at least monthly. None of the Committee members or officers receive any form of compensation–this is strictly a volunteer effort.