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For the record:

I have not been positive with my comments of Mayor Avedisian and his decisions as Mayor of Warwick.

Nor have I been positive about his splitting time as Mayor of Warwick and Chairman of the Board of Directors at RIPTA. (2011-2016)

That said, I have been in his presence about a hundred times and he was always gracious and professional to me and I greatly appreciated that. His smile was always sincere and his handshake warm and genuine. Although we disagree about many things politically, I honestly wish him well in his new position.

As far as the exact date that Scott Avedisian actually leaves office, that question has already been answered to the political insiders. The taxpayers and I will have to wait until the insiders let us know. It's good to hear that Lincoln Chaffee isn't interested in entering the race. His name is well known and his finances are strong. He would have been a formidable contender.

Here's what we do know.

Whether it's a special election or the general election in November, I will be ready to serve the 80,000 taxpayers that are paying the tab. I will continue to campaign to "Cut Taxes - Cut Spending". That has always been, and always will be, my ultimate goal, regardless as to who becomes Warwicks' next Mayor. That message won in 2016. It will win again in 2018.

Happy Spring everyone.

Rick Corrente

The Taxpayers Mayor