Having served on the Portsmouth School Committee for over nine years, Terri understands the importance of education.

“Our businesses rely on an educated workforce, and our home values are closely tied to the quality of our schools. But reductions in state aid have put stress on both the Middletown and Portsmouth School Districts. 

“As high school is reimagined, let’s provide our students with more real-world experiences, through project-based learning, career tech training, and internship opportunities.” “I am committed to making sure our facilities adequately prepare our students for the 21st century and I support Safe Schools.”

“As your State Representative, I will not only fight to get our public schools what they need, I will also support legislation to make college more affordable for all Rhode Islanders.”

Terri believes that our kids and grand-kids deserve an opportunity to grow and prosper here on Aquidneck Island. Our support of the Navy is critical to growing local, good-paying jobs. State Government should invest in the infrastructure that supports the economic development of our strengths: such as Undersea and Signals Technology from NUWC, Wind Energy from our coasts, and our growing marine trades industry. In turn, a strong economy supports our great hospitality market. 

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“As a small business owner for the last 27 years, I understand the demands and challenges of being an employer and complying with government regulations. I will work to strike a balance between protecting workers and not overburdening employers.”

District 72 runs along the Sakonnet River, from Lawrence Farm in Portsmouth to Sachuest Point in Middletown. Our district is arguably home to the most scenic areas of Aquidneck Island, and is home to much of our drinking water supply. “I support smart growth, which is mindful of protecting our drinking water by addressing issues associated with storm water.” Terri supports initiatives that will protect our open spaces.   

“Science tells us that Rhode Islanders should be prepared for more storms and flooding.  State government should be developing and implementing strategies to improve the resiliency of our vulnerable areas.” 

Terri supports investment in renewable energy and will work to take legal steps to discourage offshore drilling off our coastline.

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