The Standard-Times

MEET THE CANDIDATES: Senators in General Assembly

November 1, 2012

SENATOR IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 34

Name: Catherine Cool Rumsey
Address: 30 Jeannette Court, Exeter, RI
Date of Birth: January 22, 1961
Daytime Phone Number: (401) 268-7220
E-Mail Address: ccr991@gmail.com
Office Sought: State Senate, District 34
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Occupation: AIPSO, Johnston RI, Non-profit service provider for the automobile insurance industry
Education: BS Sociology, Nazareth College, Rochester NY; MS Quality Management, Anna Maria College, Paxton MA; Project Management Professional, PMP Certified

MEET THE CANDIDATES: North Kingstown Town Council

November 1, 2012

NORTH KINGSTOWN TOWN COUNCIL

Name: Richard A. Welch
Address: 8 Arrow Lane, North Kingstown, RI
Date of Birth: October 16, 1945
Phone Number: (401) 641-5576
E-Mail Address: HYPERLINK "mailto:rawelch911@live.com" rawelch911@live.com
Office Sought: North Kingstown Town Council
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Occupation: Owner, Apple Construction Corp.
Education: B.S. in Business Administration, Roger Williams University.
Political Background: Currently serve on the North Kingstown School Committee, past chair and vice chair.

MEET THE CANDIDATES: Exeter-West Greenwich School Committee

November 1, 2012

Name: Valerie Zuercher
Address: 99 Brookridge dr Exeter, RI
Daytime Phone Number: (401) 294-3034
Cell Phone Number: (401) 447-8489
E-Mail Address: vjzuercher@cox.net
Office Sought: Exeter-West Greenwich School Committee
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Occupation: Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Education: Masters of Social Work.
Political Background: EWG school committee for four years
Community Activities (Five or fewer): school support activities, fundraising various activities, PTA, past treasurer of EWG LL.

CURMUDGEON'S CORNER: Questions remain surrounding Campo’s residency (OPINION)

October 31, 2012

Questions have persisted over the years about whether or not Steven Campo, the Democratic candidate for House District 31, is a resident of North Kingstown. Campo’s campaign literature states that he is and that he owns a small business here. His campaign website claims “Steve has lived in and built his business in North Kingstown for over 25 years. He is a local resident…” (Full disclosure: I have financially supported Campo’s previous campaigns.)