House District 21

David Kruzona

Age: 48

Education: Johnson & Wales University, Degree in Occupational Science

Dining Services Director for Genesis Healthcare

Member of St. Timothy's Parish

RI Healthcare Association dietary section

The major issues facing district 21 are similar to the issues facing all of RI, an economic standstill, unbearable tax burden, and an unresponsive and out of touch representative.   We need to control the budget by ending the out of control spending starting with all legislative, community and departmental grants.  If these items are worthy of our money they should be part of the budget not handed out as political favors. The economy can be jump started by lowering the sales tax back to 5%, increasing spending, especially along our borders, eliminating the excise tax and paying for it with the monies saved by getting rid of the grant program and other common sense budget cuts, and by stopping the tolls program which will force companies to leave our state.  Finally, electing responsible leaders who answer to their constituents, not political leaders and lobbyists.

Camille Vella-Wilkinson

Age: 59

Education: Long Island University, Bachelor of Arts Degrees: English and Psychology

University of Rhode Island, Master of Labor Relations/Human Resources

Roger Williams University School of Law, Juris Doctor

Occupation: Career Transition Counselor/Service Provider

Retired Navy Officer

Community Memberships: Warwick Veterans Services Organization, Board Member RI Military Organization, Advisory Member Warwick AARP Community Group, Advisory Member St. Benedict Daughters of Isabella, Circle 423 Member

Italo Amerian Club of RI, Voting Member Rhode Island Catholics for Marriage Equality, Member Military Officers Association of America, Member American Legion Post 43, Member National Rifle Association, Member Warwick Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, Member Leadership Rhode Island, Alum University of Rhode Island Schmidt Labor Research Center, Alum

Warwick has a Legislative Charter. I’d continue my work with the Charter Review Commission to research changes; work with our Warwick delegation to build consensus with members of the General Assembly and put forward the Bill to establish/adopt a Home Rule Charter, shifting voting control from the State Legislature to our local government.

The tax base from single-family homes continues to decrease in the shadow of airport expansion, placing an unfair burden upon the property owners in Warwick. I’d explore increasing the fiscal obligations RIAC has to the City of Warwick.

The brownfields in Warwick, including Super Fund Sites have been virtually ignored by RIDEM with regards to testing the growth of pollution plumes, cleaning sites and permanently capping them. I’d lead the charge to obtain a fair portion of State resources to address these environmental hazards.

The Funding Formula significantly shorted Warwick School Department. The Governor’s Special Committee charged with its review was restricted from suggesting monetary increases. According to “Climate Change Collaborative,” 185 visitors pay for one RI public school student for one year. I’d explore how we could significantly grow tourism beyond a “vacation industry” and use the funds to increase State aid to schools.

Eileen S. Naughton

Age, 70

Education: Amherst College, B.A.

Southern New England School of Law J.D.

Occupation Legislator and Farmer

Organizations: Easter Seals- Veterans Count; Ocean State Center for Independent Living; Warwick Historical Society

The biggest issues are: to reduce tax and regulatory burden by legislation & budget; Warwick School Construction by legislation and state funding support; solving Warwick Pond & Buckeye Brook's environmental crisis. Established an Interagency Task Force with federal, state, local and community leaders and implement the agencies plans to improve flow and prevent for both Warwick Pond and Buckeye Brook and reduce nutrients entering into the watershed. 

On the campaign trail, neighbors have spoken about important issues and I have listened. As a legislator with a proven history of helping people work together to solve our toughest challenges, I am confident we will find solutions.

My record shows that I consistently voted to lower taxes. I supported tax exemptions for Social Security recipients, reduced the minimum corporate tax to help small businesses, slashed beach fees, increased the minimum wage, gave cities a voice on charter schools and helped breweries. 

Locally, I worked to reset manhole covers on West Shore Road. Next up is a traffic study on Lincoln Road.

Future endeavors focus on improving our education system, economy and environment.

Specifically, after hearing firsthand about awful conditions at Veterans Junior High School, I will take the lead in securing more school construction money. Current conditions are unacceptable and our students and teachers deserve better. 

At Warwick Ponds, I will work to prevent toxic blooms. My commission is eager to develop ways to protect our drinking water and prevent lead poisoning. 

I plan to create a developmental disabilities ombudsman--to watch out for the most vulnerable. I will advocate for more education aid, small business tax incentives and bigger tax exemptions for seniors. 

With the voters' support, I will zealously work for Warwick and its residents. And together, we will succeed.