Sam Wilcox
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President of the Richmond Town Council and Candidate for State Senate of District 34.
Hope you can join us!
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4 days ago
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Thank you to all who have reached out with positive vibes and encouragement as we start a new chapter! I hope you can join us at the campaign kickoff fundraiser!
linktr.ee/SamWilcoxRI
Can't make it, but want to contribute: use the link above to help with mailers, flyers, signs, and more!
17 days ago
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24 days ago
Samantha Wilcox is running for R.I. State Senate District 34 "If we put the people first, our policies become fairer, our communities grow stronger, and our economy works for everyone, not just the well-connected few."
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Samantha Wilcox is running for RI State Senate District 34
"If we put the people first, our policies become fairer, our communities grow stronger, and our economy works for everyone, not just the well-connected few."
https://steveahlquist.substack.com/p/samantha-wilcox-is-running-for-ri
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Iām so excited to share that Iām running to represent District 34 in the Rhode Island State Senate! Iām running because our rural communities deserve a fighter. We need a voice in the Senate that will stand up for affordability, government transparency, and our environment.
24 days ago
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Join us! Richmond's Town Council went from 4 Republicans and 1 Dem in 2024 to 1 Republican and 4 Dems in 2026 thanks to the hard work of many, including this group! Let's keep the support for 2026. šš©µšš©µ
#localpolitics
#localgovernment
#richmondri
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3 months ago
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Submitted written testimony in support of the establishment of a compost fund! Let's promote
#reduce
#reuse
#recycle
#rot
and keep waste out of the Central Landfill!
#composing
6 months ago
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Submitted written testimony in support of a
#bottle
bill in RI. Talking to my sister last night, a newly Maine resident, who was so excited her home state is considering this.
#RichmondRI
#litterfreeri
#RhodeIsland
6 months ago
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6 months ago
Our kids are struggling, and teachers are sounding the alarmāthey canāt do this alone. Every student deserves access to support that helps them succeed not just academically, but emotionally and mentally too. This isnāt just about schoolāitās about saving lives.
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Richmond Democratic Town Committee
6 months ago
You have the power to effect change! DoOneThing: - Attend a town/city council or school budget meeting in your town or city - Support your Human Services Department - Join Bluesky
#DoOneThing
- Buy apparel or ānecessityā items from a cause that you support - Check up on a neighbor & celebrate spring
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The Governorās Office and RI Dept. of Housing released a draft of Housing 2030, aiming to permit 15,000 new homes statewide by 2030. Each municipality has an individualized plan to help achieve the overall goal.
#publicinput
#housing
#housingcrisis
#richmondri
#rhodeisland
6 months ago
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Richmond Democratic Town Committee
6 months ago
You have the power to effect change. DoOneThing: * ATTEND A MAY DAY RALLY * WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR *
#RESIST
IN YOUR WAY * PUT UP A SOCIAL MEDIA POST * HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH SOMEONE YOU MAY DISAGREE WITH * PLANT SOME SEEDS!
www.richmonddtc.com/doonething
#DoOneThing
#richmonddems
#DOT
#RDTC
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Happy Easter!! š£ š
#freedomtorread
#libraryprograms
#librarycard
#libraries
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6 months ago
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Richmond Democratic Town Committee
7 months ago
Feeling overwhelmed? Start small. Change begins with one action. Focus on One Thing Today. You have power. Your voice mattersāit can impact your life, community, and nation. You canāt do it all, but you can do this One Thing. Letās create change together.
#DoOneThing
#richmonddems
#DOT
#RDTC
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Regardless of political party, Americans need to afford their groceries or utilities & have access to affordable healthcare. We support public education, senior & veteran benefits, public land & open space.
#Handsoff
public schools, veteran benefits, Medicaid, free speech!
#westerly
7 months ago
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Rhode Island protests this weekend. See you in Westerly!
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7 months ago
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8 months ago
Chariho parents defend policies to protect transgender, gender diverse, and transitioning students from activist school committee members āFinally, for those of you who are part of Moms for Liberty, I'm a mom too. Leave my kids alone.ā
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Chariho parents defend policies to protect transgender, gender diverse, and transitioning students from activist school committee members
āFinally, for those of you who are part of Moms for Liberty, I'm a mom too. Leave my kids alone.ā
https://steveahlquist.substack.com/p/chariho-parents-defend-policies-to
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So proud of our community and all who came out to speak and in support of title IX policies, the LGBTQ+ community and freedom to read. š š³ļøāš š³ļøāā§ļø You helped change the mind of the requestor of the policy review for the majority of items.
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8 months ago
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Richmond Democratic Town Committee
8 months ago
More than half of Rhode Islanders support a bottle bill to create a recycling deposit program, according to survey results shared Friday by Save the Bay. The 10-page report is based on a poll of 400 registered Rhode Island voters conducted by research firm The Mellman Group in February.
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Save the Bay poll finds majority of Rhode Islanders back a bottle bill ⢠Rhode Island Current
More than half of Rhode Islanders support a bottle bill to create a recycling deposit program, according to survey results shared by Save the Bay Friday, ahead of the release of a report Monday by a l...
https://rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/03/07/save-the-bay-poll-finds-majority-of-rhode-islanders-back-a-bottle-bill/
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Richmond Democratic Town Committee
8 months ago
"āThis Is a Calamityā Federal Cuts Decimate NOAA Programs and Threaten Rhode Islandās Blue Economy". While federal jobs donāt play an big role in the stateās economy, many functions of scientific marine research, marine resource management, and commercial fishing rely on federal initiatives/funding
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'This Is a Calamity': Federal Cuts Decimate NOAA Programs and Threaten Rhode Island's Blue Economy - ecoRI News
The past few weeks have seen 800 probationary employees at the federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fired without cause.
https://ecori.org/this-is-a-calamity-federal-cuts-decimate-noaa-programs-and-threaten-rhode-islands-blue-economy/
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Local reporting is so important! Happy to support
@steveahlquist.bsky.social
's journalism. He often writes about the Chariho School Committee and local issues across Rhode Island.
@cotterforri.bsky.social
8 months ago
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Richmond Democratic Town Committee
8 months ago
Recent actions by Trump have impacted RIers. Rep. Magaziner has joined with colleagues in Congress to launch an online portal for RIers to share their experiences. If you have been affected by federal funding cuts or terminations, please share story
democraticleader.house.gov/shareyourstory
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Share Your Story
Since January 20, Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Republicans' actions ā many of them unconstitutional and in violation of federal law ā have led to the firing of essential civil servants with responsibil...
https://democraticleader.house.gov/shareyourstory
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āļø Winter Councilor Update is out! Here's the first update from the new term!āļø
samforrichmond.com/2025/02/08/w...
#beinformed
#opengovernment
#transparency
#localgovernment
#democracy
#richmondri
9 months ago
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Rhode Island Current
9 months ago
As of Friday, there have been 37 lawsuits lodged against the Trump administration since Inauguration Day. By
@ashleymurray.bsky.social
rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/02/07/d...
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Lawsuits multiply against Trump barrage of orders as Democrats struggle to fight back ⢠Rhode Island Current
WASHINGTON ā Less than three weeks into his second term, President Donald Trump and those working under his auspices ā most prominently billionaire Elon Musk ā are making no apologies for barreling ov...
https://rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/02/07/dc/lawsuits-multiply-against-trump-barrage-of-orders-as-democrats-struggle-to-fight-back/
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9 months ago
Rhode Islanders deserve better than corporate double-talk. While RI Energy insists that cutting profit margins will āhurt investment,ā the reality is that our communities are paying the price for bloated executive bonuses and misplaced priorities.
www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...
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'It's killing them': This bill would lower Rhode Island Energy's profits. But is it legal?
The bill would cut in half the amount of allowable profit Rhode Island Energy can make off electricity and gas.
https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/politics/2025/02/07/high-rhode-island-energy-prices-prompt-bill-to-lower-utility-profit-margins/78290999007/?fbclid=IwY2xjawITB8xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcK1Al09YHeqjCDkdLwC6cK2Rt_bLYvar_h_gXAlqxHino2jq6oEI_pKdQ_aem_tcw3uj8510sGb_RIJQAxwg
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9 months ago
RI ACLU pushes back on the 'voluntary compliance' Glocester, RI school district imposes restricting books for all students based on one disgruntled parent.
#freetoread
www.riaclu.org/en/publicati...
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LETTER Re: Glocester School District Restricting Book Access
This letter was sent to the Superintendent of the Glocester School District, urging her to rescind directives that she issued to the Fogarty Memorial Schoolās librarians to allow students to check
https://www.riaclu.org/en/publications/letter-re-glocester-school-district-restricting-book-access
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Richmond Democratic Town Committee
9 months ago
Cotter bill would cap electric and gas utilitiesā profits: Rep. Megan L. Cotter has introduced legislation to put a limit in state law on the profit that can be reaped by utilities distributing electricity and natural gas in RI.
www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...
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Richmond Democratic Town Committee
9 months ago
Join us Saturday morning, January 25th 10:30am-11:30am at Clark Library for a conversation with Caroline Dillon. Caroline Dillon is the Executive Director of The Village Common of RI.
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10 months ago
Following a script - or maybe not - the Chariho School Committee elects Louise Dinsmore as Chair "I... want to acknowledge Catherine Colosante, who served this committee with distinction and integrity," said Dinsmore. "We owe our gratitude to Catherine for her service..."
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Following a script - or maybe not - the Chariho School Committee elects Louise Dinsmore as Chair
"I... want to acknowledge Catherine Colosante, who served this committee with distinction and integrity," said Dinsmore. "We owe our gratitude to Catherine for her service..."
https://steveahlquist.substack.com/p/following-a-script-or-maybe-not-the
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Draft regulations for R.I.ās retail cannabis market are out! The public has 30 days to comment. Richmond allows for retail cannabis sales in the same zones that allow for liquor sales.
rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/01/08/d...
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Draft regulations for R.I.ās retail cannabis market are out. The public has 30 days to comment. ⢠Rhode Island Current
Rhode Island's Cannabis Control Commission Wednesday released its long-awaited draft rules released its long-awaited draft rules for governing the stateās recreational market.
https://rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/01/08/draft-regulations-for-r-i-s-retail-cannabis-market-are-out-the-public-has-30-days-to-comment/
10 months ago
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10 months ago
Karen isnāt about politicsāsheās about the kids. Her dedication as a teacher and leader is exactly what Chariho needs. Letās focus on what matters: supporting someone who puts students first.
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Letter: Chariho SC needs to do the right thing
The Chariho Act states the chair and vice chair of the Chariho School Committee shall be appointed every two years at the āfirst meeting following a general election at which
https://www.thewesterlysun.com/opinion/letters/letter-chariho-sc-needs-to-do-the-right-thing/article_c92dc524-c8a6-11ef-a94a-ebf72099d716.html
10 months ago
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Happy New Year! š Looking forward to a productive 2025! Join Vice-President Reynolds and me for open office hours. Kicking off the new year hearing from you and sharing our goals!
10 months ago
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The Year in Review: Richmond looking to build on success, return to civility.
www.thewesterlysun.com/opinion/gues...
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The Year in Review: Richmond looking to build on success, return to civility
Editorās note: At the end of each year, The Sun provides an opportunity for area school superintendents and municipal leaders to reflect on the year and, if they wish, discuss
https://www.thewesterlysun.com/opinion/guest_columns/the-year-in-review-richmond-looking-to-build-on-success-return-to-civility/article_9bf495b8-c28b-11ef-bec3-571c9b60e4ab.html
10 months ago
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Happy Holidays!
10 months ago
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When we take our oath to office we swear under oath to follow all applicable laws. Doing anything otherwise is a violation of our promises to our constituency.
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10 months ago
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Chase loves to climb the rocks.
#hikingwithdogs
11 months ago
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Honored to have been appointed as the next Town Council President. Thank you to my colleagues for the nomination and support. Looking forward to working with you all! Congratulations to Vice-President Reynolds for his appointment and to all newly sworn in members.
11 months ago
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Looking forward to renewing my commitment to our town and for the new councilors to be sworn in on 12/3 at 6pm. Watch live or later on YouTube or Sign up for alerts when an agenda is posted on the Secretary of State Site here:
linktr.ee/SamforRichmond
11 months ago
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Wishing you all a happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your time with family, friends and loved ones. š¦
11 months ago
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11 months ago
This year, Richmond voters made their voices heard loud and clear: they value leaders who focus on their needs. Rich Nassaney recognized the importance of setting aside partisan politics to support candidates who listen and deliver.
thepublicsradio.org/politics/rep...
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Republicans in Richmond canāt get enough of Democrats at the bottom of the ballot - TPR: The Public's Radio
Politically speaking, Richmond is a purple town with some interesting voting patterns. Donald Trump won the rural Southern Rhode Island town this year. But down the ballot, Richmond had a virtual blue...
https://thepublicsradio.org/politics/republicans-in-richmond-cant-get-enough-of-democrats-at-the-bottom-of-the-ballot/
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Keeping residents informed has been an important part of public service. I created a blog in which I regularly update residents on important information and council actions. A new one dropped today!
samforrichmond.com/2024/11/24/f...
11 months ago
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For two years, I was the only Democrat on council. Now, we have a complete flip and we help keep 4 other seats (State Rep and School Committee). So proud of our team and every volunteer who made this possible.
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