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Cynthia is a journalist who for more than a decade covered Charlestown, Richmond, Hopkinton, the Chariho Regional School District, and local science and environment issues. She has a Master of Marine Affairs degree from URI with advanced studies in ocean science and policy, ocean law, and resource economics, providing her with a deep understanding of the issues our town faces. Cynthia will apply her professional and academic experience to environmental conservation, protecting Charlestown’s coastline, and protecting our town from over development.

Sasha is a Registered Nurse who was raised in Charlestown, is a Chariho graduate, and has spent much of her life learning from the rich history and scenic beauty of our region. Sasha hopes to contribute to new generational involvement in preserving the precious resources of Charlestown, to maintain our town as a vibrant community, and to recognize the needs of community members. She aims to honor the legacy of public service started by her grandfather who was a member of the Town Council, Planning Commission, and Recreational Association.

Bonnie serves on the Town Council, having been elected five times. She served previously as treasurer and a director of the Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center for 7 years and has a BA in Economics. She has devoted years working to protect the environment and our precious natural resources and believes growth must be carefully planned, sustainable, and consistent with our rural character and heritage, and for that to happen, the State needs to return control of land-use decisions to the town and recognize the value of our irreplaceable resources.

Sarah is the third generation in her family to be raised in Charlestown. She is a nationally recognized marketing expert with over 30 years’ experience as a creative director, art director, designer, and photographer. As a small business owner, Sarah wants to help ensure that Charlestown’s economy can grow and flourish without destroying the character of one of the most beautiful communities on the East Coast.

Drawn to the rural, tranquil, close-knit nature of Charlestown, Angie is passionate about preserving the community’s unique character and community connections. Angie will bring to the Town Council extensive experience in collaboration with state and community organizations and in strategic planning, technology integration, policy, grant management and reporting, and personnel development to her role in Charlestown’s government.

Peter owned and managed an independent supermarket in Connecticut with over 100 employees. The store was so popular it was described as serving as the town center. Peter will bring his experience in understanding and responding to the diverse needs and wants of his workers, customers, and suppliers and in interfacing with all manner of local, state, and federal agencies and inspectors to government in Charlestown.

Ruth currently serves on the Planning Commission, has a BS degree in Biology, and has had a long career in science and technology. Her work in land conservation led to the preservation of most of the open space properties in our town. She is an invaluable leader in the multi-community effort to stop the federal plan to bisect northern Charlestown with new rail lines, in the fight for local control of land-use decisions, and in the protection of our groundwater. We need Ruth’s knowledge and experience on the Planning Commission to continue to protect our environment, our economy, and our quality of life…

Having served 8 years on the Town Council, Bonnie views the protection of our natural resources as critical for our economy. As a Town Councilor she has championed protecting the local environment, including our dark skies, and safeguarding our rural community with its low taxes. She advocates for inclusive recreational opportunities throughout our town. A former director of the Frosty Drew Nature Center and Observatory, Bonnie works in publishing and has a BA in Economics.

Susan is a recently retired attorney with strong analytical and communication skills developed from years of legal practice. She believes that Charlestown’s path forward must be to protect the natural resources of our town. In her first term on the Council, she was instrumental in the adoption of Charlestown’s Comprehensive Plan, in conducting of the Town-Wide Survey, and in establishing the Climate Resiliency Commission that is charged with protecting  the town’s resources with particular emphasis on groundwater preservation.

Peter, who has an MS in Marketing, is a quality assurance and compliance specialist for a large US corporation, is a third-generation Charlestown farmer, and has worked his way around the globe. He brings integrity, high energy, and professionalism, along with his experience of other landscapes and cultures, to the Town Council. Peter believes that Charlestown’s beautiful natural setting is at the root of our community identity and that we should protect our farms and open spaces as places for people and wildlife to enjoy the natural world.

Ann, the fourth generation of her family to live in Charlestown, grew up loving Charlestown’s beaches, ponds, forests and star-filled skies. She has an MBA in Finance and over 33 years of investment management and analysis experience with major banks. Ann feels privileged to live in Charlestown with its amazing natural and cultural resources and she will work to protect those resources for future generations. Ann listens intently and will strive to translate our residents’ true desires for Charlestown into actions that achieve their vision.

Josh is a 15-year resident of Charlestown. He is a Doctor of Pharmacy and is Chief Compliance Officer for the RI Board of Pharmacy at the RI Department of Health. He started his first small business after graduate school and now is co-owner and manager of a veterinary clinic in Connecticut. Josh brings a broad range of management experience to the Town Council where he will work to ensure that Charlestown remains a town with low taxes and abundant natural resources where his own young children and future generations will want to live.

David served two years on the Charlestown Town Council from 2018 to 2020. He has a BS in Business Administration and is Senior Vice President for Operations of an international company he and a team of logistics experts founded in the late 1990s. His love of Charlestown’s quiet natural beauty, his determination to protect our town, his substantial experience of other communities, his leadership skills, and his expertise in project management, budgeting, financial planning, and operations make him an excellent and effective Town Councilor.