Rupert H. Friday II (Narragansett Town Council At-large, Rhode Island, candidate 2024)

Rupert H. Friday II

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Narragansett Town Council At-large

Elections and appointments

Last election

September 10, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Penn State University

Graduate

University of Virginia

Personal

Profession

Retired

Contact

Campaign website

Rupert H. Friday II ran for election to the Narragansett Town Council At-large in Rhode Island. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.^[source]

Friday completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Rupert H. Friday II provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on August 19, 2024:

• Bachelor's: Penn State University
• Graduate: University of Virginia
• Gender: Male
• Profession: Retired
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: On Tuesday, Vote for Friday!
• Campaign website

Elections

General election

General election for Narragansett Town Council At-large

The following candidates ran in the general election for Narragansett Town Council At-large on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Jason S. Colonies (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	James Patrick Durkin (Nonpartisan)
		Ewa Maria Dzwierzynski (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Steven J. Ferrandi (Nonpartisan)
		Rupert H. Friday II (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Winters Baker Hames III (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Jill A. Lawler (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Alexander T. Menzies (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Ryan J. Torrealday (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Donna Marie Vignali (Nonpartisan)

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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Narragansett Town Council At-large

The following candidates ran in the primary for Narragansett Town Council At-large on September 10, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Catherine E. Canavan (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Jason S. Colonies (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	James Patrick Durkin (Nonpartisan)
		Ewa Maria Dzwierzynski (Nonpartisan)
		Anthony John D Ellena (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Steven J. Ferrandi (Nonpartisan)
		Rupert H. Friday II (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Winters Baker Hames III (Nonpartisan)
		Tony Jones (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Jill A. Lawler (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Alexander T. Menzies (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Ryan J. Torrealday (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Donna Marie Vignali (Nonpartisan)

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Rupert H. Friday II completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Friday's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My family and I have lived in Narragansett’s North End for 24 years. We love our

town’s community and sense of belonging, beautiful beaches, places to enjoy nature, historic resources and quality of life. As residents, we must safeguard these assets, so that future generations can also cherish and enjoy this place we know and love. I am committed to working in the town’s best interest and

establishing a track record that validates your confidence in me.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I will foster civil discussion, build consensus when possible and ensure transparency and good communications about the reason behind town decisions and actions.
• Maintain Narragansett's sense of community and quality of life
• Protect Narragansett's environment, beaches, waterways, scenic shoreline and rich history.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Smart growth, environment, affordable housing, helping seniors age in place, improving water and wastewater infrastructure

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

my dad

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

integrity, vision and building consensus where possible

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am a trained mediator. I have extensive experience with environmental management, planning and providing assistance to local governments.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

foster civil discussion and ensure transparency

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Assassination of President Kennedy

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Environmental education/park naturalist. 3 years

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

yes, it helps understand how government works and the relationship between municipal government and the state government

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

the ability to talk to people with diverse perspectives and backgrounds as well as having a vision for the community so that decisions are made with a long term vision and with a holistic perspective instead of one isolated issue at a time.

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