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Lessons learned on City Council

Posted 12/18/14

An Open Letter To The Residents Of Warwick:

I want to take just a moment and thank the residents of Ward 7 for entrusting me with the honor of representing them for the past 14 years.

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An Open Letter To The Residents Of Warwick:

I want to take just a moment and thank the residents of Ward 7 for entrusting me with the honor of representing them for the past 14 years.

I first ran for City Council 16 years ago at the age of 28. I did not win that election; however, I continued staying involved with the city that I was born, raised and educated in. I take away many valuable lessons from my time on the City Council that I will apply in the years to come and five that I would like to share.

The lessons of involvement, perseverance, volunteerism, civility and communication are all important ingredients to a successful community. While the ability to run for office or get involved with your city can be time-consuming, it is in my opinion one of the most rewarding experiences someone could do. We are fortunate that this city is made up of a fabric of neighborhoods, villages and associations that keep us strong as a community. It’s not hard to actually find your local representatives; they are our neighbors and friends, quite often a simple trip to the local market keeps you in touch with them, and that’s a major part of our success here in Warwick.

For 14 years the residents have allowed me the honor of a front row seat in helping formulate and foster ideas and policy for the city I call home, and I am truly fortunate to have met some incredible individuals along the way.

There are many great things happening in our city with plenty of folks to thank, both past and present; local leaders, city employees, neighborhood associations and residents to name a few, what I have learned from all of them is simple; you don’t need to be an elected official to get involved or make a difference but to make for a rewarding experience that will leave your city better than the way you found it, I would suggest we always keep in mind those five valuable lessons, I am certain they work.

Thank you for that honor and opportunity.

I wish everyone a very Healthy and Happy New Year.

C.J. Donovan Jr.

Ward 7 City Councilman

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