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Daniel E. Madnick (Richmond Town Council, Rhode Island, candidate 2022)
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Daniel E. Madnick (independent) ran for election to the Richmond Town Council in Rhode Island. Madnick was on the ballot in the general election on November 8, 2022.[source]
Madnick completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Elections
General election
General election for Richmond Town Council
The following candidates ran in the general election for Richmond Town Council on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | ||
| Ronald D. Newman (D) | ||
| Lauren E Cacciola Parmer (D) | ||
| Samantha R. Wilcox (D) | ||
| Michael A. Colasante (R) | ||
| Richard G. Nassaney (R) | ||
| Helen F. Sheehan (R) | ||
| Mark H. Trimmer (R) | ||
| Jeffrey M. Vaillancourt (R) | ||
Daniel E. Madnick (Independent)  | ||
| James H. Palmisciano (Independent) | ||
| Mark T. Reynolds (Independent) | ||
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Campaign themes
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Daniel E. Madnick completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Madnick's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- I am running for Town Council because I would like to help serve the community in a positive manner and keep Richmond a great place to live for all generations. My time serving as a volunteer on the Planning Board has changed my perspective immensely. I now realize that the important work performed by the local government such as the Planning Board and Town Council affect people's lives far more than state and national politics do. Local government works most effectively when participants have integrity and accountability. I am confident that I can provide that, along with the ability to effectively communicate and thoughtfully consider all stakeholders. I have demonstrated this with my time spent serving on the Planning Board.
Land Use decisions is one of the major concerns amongst residents in Richmond. Currently, the town is zoned primarily for 2- and 3-acre residential development (90%). A limited variety of commercially zoned areas (~1000 acres) are available for development or redevelopment. Thoughtfully planned development can be promoted while balancing the need to “Keep Richmond Rural”. This can be accomplished by encouraging development in the growth areas and reviewing the current zoning in areas designated as residential that may be suitable for non-residential development. During my time spent serving on the Planning Board I have demonstrated that I can balance the needs of the town and developers and will continue to do so on the Town Council.
If elected, I have several goals I will work to address that were formed through my own experience as a resident of Richmond, member of the Planning Board, and as a candidate for Town Council. The first step is listening to residents, which is an integral part of my campaign. I have heard numerous concerns that include land use decisions, the property tax burden, lack of local access to healthcare, and a desire for additional recreation options for our children. Couple these concerns with the town’s Comprehensive Community Plan, which also took resident input into consideration, and we have a guide on how to move forward. The Town Council must set priorities and goals, then share with the respective boards and commissions to act together.
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See also
2022 Elections
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