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Laura Bedrossian '07
Issue date: 10/19/06 Section: Commentary
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On the first Tuesday after the first Monday next month, Rhode Island voters will have the opportunity to vote on nine referenda. Last week we went through the first three ballot questions; in this issue, I'll take you through a few more:
Question 4:
If approved, this question will allow the state to issue bonds for higher education. Specifically, it will enable the issuing of bonds, refunding bonds, and temporary notes which cannot go over $65,000,000 for the construction of a new college of pharmacy building at the University of Rhode Island and $7,790,000 for renovations to the former Department of Children, Youth, and Families buildings at Rhode Island College.
Question 5:
Approving this question will allow the state to issue bonds, refunding bonds, and temporary notes to match federal funds. It would also provide direct funding for improvements to the state's highways and bridges as well as money to provide funding for commuter rail, and funds to purchase and to provide general maintenance on buses for the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority.
Question 6:
Vote "yes" on this question, and the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence could be issued bonds, refunding bonds, and temporary notes not to exceed $11,000,000 for improvements to the park.
Despite the fact that many on the Providence College campus may not be registered Rhode Island voters, many are still highly involved in the campaigns and issues, and remain highly informed on the elements of Campaign 2006.
Sarah Highland '08, president of the PC Republicans and campaign manager for the Dan Harrop campaign, stated that she believes "the Republicans in Rhode Island are the strongest they've ever been. I think the Rhode Island electorate is tired of a single party system."
Highland elaborated by adding that, in her opinion, bringing more Republicans to power will bring a "breath of fresh air" to the state. But what can the Republican Party bring to Rhode Island that the Democrats cannot? "The Republicans can bring new ideas," stated Highland, "they can bring new perspectives, and they can bring new dialogue." Given the state's history in electing, Highland said she does not believe that the Republicans will sweep the boards by any means, but in her opinion the Democrats have had a hold on power for too long.
Question 4:
If approved, this question will allow the state to issue bonds for higher education. Specifically, it will enable the issuing of bonds, refunding bonds, and temporary notes which cannot go over $65,000,000 for the construction of a new college of pharmacy building at the University of Rhode Island and $7,790,000 for renovations to the former Department of Children, Youth, and Families buildings at Rhode Island College.
Question 5:
Approving this question will allow the state to issue bonds, refunding bonds, and temporary notes to match federal funds. It would also provide direct funding for improvements to the state's highways and bridges as well as money to provide funding for commuter rail, and funds to purchase and to provide general maintenance on buses for the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority.
Question 6:
Vote "yes" on this question, and the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence could be issued bonds, refunding bonds, and temporary notes not to exceed $11,000,000 for improvements to the park.
Despite the fact that many on the Providence College campus may not be registered Rhode Island voters, many are still highly involved in the campaigns and issues, and remain highly informed on the elements of Campaign 2006.
Sarah Highland '08, president of the PC Republicans and campaign manager for the Dan Harrop campaign, stated that she believes "the Republicans in Rhode Island are the strongest they've ever been. I think the Rhode Island electorate is tired of a single party system."
Highland elaborated by adding that, in her opinion, bringing more Republicans to power will bring a "breath of fresh air" to the state. But what can the Republican Party bring to Rhode Island that the Democrats cannot? "The Republicans can bring new ideas," stated Highland, "they can bring new perspectives, and they can bring new dialogue." Given the state's history in electing, Highland said she does not believe that the Republicans will sweep the boards by any means, but in her opinion the Democrats have had a hold on power for too long.