Daily News staff
Mirroring the outcome statewide, a majority of voters across Newport County supported all seven ballot questions in Tuesday s special election.
Of the seven bond referendums, Newport County voters were most overly supportive of funding transportation projects.
All six communities approved Question 4 to provide $71.1 million in funds to the Department of Transportation for road and bridge reconstruction of Rhode Island’s deficient roads and bridges, with at least 80% of voters in favor of the bond request.
Leading the way among Newport County towns was Newport with 86.9% of voters approving the measure. Statewide 80.4% of voters approved the question.
It likely came as no surprise Newport County voters also displayed strong support for Question 2, which allocates $74 million for major capital improvements at state beaches, parks and campgrounds; for park infrastructure on the former Interstate 195 land; for local recreation projects; to protect natural and w
UpdatedMon, Jan 11, 2021 at 3:52 pm ET
Replies(6) Your vote is your voice in how Rhode Island allocates funding on issues important to you - things like education, roads and bridges, housing, and childcare, Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea said. (Shutterstock)
PROVIDENCE, RI Although Dec. 31 marked the end of one of the most tumultuous election years in American history, the election process isn t quite finished in Rhode Island. On March 2, Rhode Island voters will go back to the polls to weigh in on seven budget referenda questions. Your vote is your voice in how Rhode Island allocates funding on issues important to you - things like education, roads and bridges, housing, and childcare, said Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea. Your vote matters and is critical to our state s success. I encourage all eligible Rhode Islanders to make a difference and be a voter.