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I am outraged. The Mayor became complacent. He didn't do his job. The people he hired became complacent. They didn't do their job either. The result was tragic. To make matters much worse, instead of adding several more lifeguards, Avedisian decided to eliminate all lifeguards for the remainder of the season. I am outraged at this after-the-fact decision. It's cowardly, and leaves our beaches in much more danger than before the tragedy. (see the State Drowning Prevention Law). As Mayor, I would never let that happen. I called the State of Rhode Island Dept. of Parks and Recreations and spoke to its head, Mr. Bob Paquette, and John Faltus, also with that Dept. I learned that Rhode Island has 800 certified life guards. We could have gotten several new lifeguards to take the place of the two that Avedisian removed. I am creating a plan to make our beaches safe and attractive to visitors. Look for it in the Warwick Beacon and if you want to offer input toward the plan, please contact me at www.correntemayorwarwick.com or call me with your ideas at 401-338-9900. When 2017 arrives, we will be ready, and our beaches will be safe.

Richard Corrente

Endorsed Democrat for Mayor