Susan Elizabeth Joyce (Foster Town Council At-large, Rhode Island, candidate 2024)

Susan Elizabeth Joyce

Do you have a photo that could go here? Click here to submit it for this profile!

---

Democratic Party

Candidate, Foster Town Council At-large

Elections and appointments

Last election

September 10, 2024

Education

High school

Calhoun

Bachelor's

Smith College

Personal

Birthplace

New York, N.Y.

Profession

Retired

Contact

Campaign website

Campaign Facebook

Susan Elizabeth Joyce (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Foster Town Council At-large in Rhode Island. She was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.^[source]

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

Biography

Susan Elizabeth Joyce provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on August 26, 2024:

• Birth place: New York, New York
• High school: Calhoun
• Bachelor's: Smith College
• Gender: Female
• Profession: Retired
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign website
• Campaign Facebook

Elections

General election

General election for Foster Town Council At-large

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

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Cheryl Ann Hawes (D)
	Submit photo	Robert Paul Horton (D)
	Submit photo	Susan Elizabeth Joyce (D)
	Submit photo	Philip Michael Keefe (D)
	Submit photo	George L. Sackal (D)
	Submit photo	James D. Barrentine (R)
	Submit photo	Catherine Bay (R)
	Submit photo	Steven Henry Plouffe (R)
	Submit photo	Heidi Rogers (R)
	Submit photo	Christie H. Stone (R)
	Submit photo	Bradford Smith (Independent)

---

	Incumbency information for this election was not available.
= candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey.

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Foster Town Council At-large

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

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Jade Elissa Boory
	Submit photo	Cheryl Ann Hawes
	Submit photo	Robert Paul Horton
	Submit photo	Susan Elizabeth Joyce
	Submit photo	Philip Michael Keefe
	Submit photo	Robert A. Neary
	Submit photo	George L. Sackal

---

	Incumbency information for this election was not available.
= candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Foster Town Council At-large

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

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Nicole Lynn Andrescavage
	Submit photo	James D. Barrentine
	Submit photo	Catherine Bay
	Submit photo	Steven Henry Plouffe
	Submit photo	Heidi Rogers
	Submit photo	Christie H. Stone

---

	Incumbency information for this election was not available.
= candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Joyce in this election.

Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

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

Expand all | Collapse all

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I have led the marketing departments of major media brands, most recently at Parents magazine. I am also the author and publisher of a children’s picture book, Billy the Rescue Dog, a true story about my dog (you can find it at the Foster Library!). Currently, I am Treasurer of Borders Farm, and a Member of the Planning Board.

In my 30+ year career I have been responsible for:

--Managing multi-million dollar budgets --Hiring, leading, and mentoring personnel --Developing—and executing—strategic plans --Analyzing programs and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness

--Building relationships with diverse groups, fostering collaboration to achieve common goals

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?

• As a Planning Board member, I was a liaison with Camoin Associates, the consultants hired to provide a roadmap for Foster’s economic growth. The Planning Board has made progress on pieces of their proposal; however we need to create an actual strategic plan for growth, and we need to expand the pool of expertise working on this by creating (one more time!) an economic development committee that is representative of a wide cross-section of townspeople.
• In my volunteer work as Treasurer of Borders Farm, and my role as a manager of large departments, I have developed and overseen large budgets. As a Town Council member, I would review all spending and contracts to ensure taxpayer dollars are used wisely.
• My working career was spent in media marketing and communications, and I will put that experience to work for the town, making sure that every possible avenue is employed to keep residents informed and engaged.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Foster Town Council has a narrower policy focus than state or national government. At the town level, economic development, environmental protection, housing, integrity, inclusion are at the top of my list.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

The Town Council has nearly absolute power over all town governance.

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

Honesty, integrity, equality, intelligence, ability to compromise, a commitment to equity and making the lives better for all citizens

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

I am a problem-solver who builds relationships with diverse groups, fostering collaboration to achieve common goals. I am smart, resourceful, a good listener, and have expertise with budgets, reviewing contracts, managing personnel, and as Planning Board member, have an awareness of the town's planning needs. I have a strong moral compass and a commitment to doing what is best for all the townspeople.

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

Sustainable business growth, fiscal responsibility, personnel management, transparency in decision making, providing accessibility to meetings, developing a plan for the future health and growth of the town that balances the importance of Foster's irreplaceable natural resources.

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

I remember the first walk on the moon. My parents were glued to the television and told my sister and me that this was an historic day.

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

My first full time job was assistant to the publisher of a trade magazine, Electronics Test. I don't remember how long I was there (it was a long time ago). Perhaps between 1-2 years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

I have many favorite books, but the most beautiful book I've read to date is Ross Gay's Inciting Joy. It is a book of essays that touch on so many essential topics and issues and every word is perfect.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

Only the Town Council can put forward changes to the Town Charter.

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

Town Council members should have some experience in town governance, serving on a board or commission, or at a minimum, frequent attendance at Council meetings.

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

Honesty, integrity, fiscal oversight experience, experience in managing employees, contract negotiations, critical thinking, good listening skills, intelligence and a willingness to learn.

Tell us your favorite joke.

I am notoriously the worst joke teller ever.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

The Foster Town Council must provide full financial transparency, and there must be no hint of a conflict of interest among its members.

Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.

See also

2024 Elections

What's on the ballot? U.S. President U.S. Congress U.S. Congress special elections State executives State legislatures State courts Ballot measures Municipal government School boards Election analysis hub

Government

Who represents me? U.S. Congress State executives State legislators State courts Ballot measures Municipal government School boards

Newsletters

The Daily Brew The Weekly Brew The Ballot Bulletin Checks and Balances Economy and Society Hall Pass Number of the Day Robe & Gavel

External links

Search Google News for this topic

Candidate

Foster Town Council At-large

Website

Facebook