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Thank you for your time taking this survey. We face many challenges as a state and I will do my best to address all of them. This survey will help to guide my work. All responses will remain anonymous. Please join me for a constituent meeting on March 2 to discuss the results, details at the end of the survey.

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* 1. What are the top 3 issues you want me to focus on this year? (Check your top 3)

Cost of Living & Housing

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* 2. Has the cost of living in RI made it hard for you to stay in your home or community?

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* 3. How would you rate your quality of life in our district?

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* 4. Do you support the state mandate that ensures all communities across Rhode Island are contributing their fair share of new housing units?

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* 5. Which housing policies do you think the legislature should pursue? (Check all that apply)

Healthcare & Family Supports

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* 6. Which healthcare services need the most investment? (Rank in order of importance to you)

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* 7. Are you currently having trouble finding a primary care doctor in Rhode Island?

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* 8. Which improvements would you support to expand primary care access? (Check all that apply)

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* 9. How important is it to you that Newport Hospital maintains birthing and maternal care services on Aquidneck Island?

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* 10. If the birthing center were to reduce services or close, which impacts concern you most? (Check all that apply)

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* 11. Would you support legislation for the following? (Check all that apply)

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* 12. President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill will bring big federal funding cuts to food assistance programs like SNAP. Do you support using RI state dollars to offset these cuts for those receiving food assistance to continue receiving this benefit?

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* 13. President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill will bring big federal funding cuts to Medicaid. Do you support using RI state dollars to offset these cuts for those on Medicaid to continue receiving this benefit?

Climate, Local Infrastructure & Resilience

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* 14. At your home have you experienced flooding, storm damage, or home insurance cost increases?

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* 15. Which investments would you support for coastal or climate resilience? (Check all that apply)

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* 16. If you own your home, is it currently protected against flooding or storm impacts?

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* 17. If you own your home, which of these climate support services would be helpful to you? (Check all that apply)

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* 18. How confident are you in our local infrastructure to deal with a climate emergency (roads, seawalls, drainage, flood zones, etc.)?

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* 19. Has your household signed up for Newport’s free curbside compost collection program in partnership with 11th Hour Racing, Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District, and Black Earth Compost?

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* 20. How regularly do you notice plastics or litter in your neighborhood, beaches, or harbor?

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* 21. How should Rhode Island manage plastic waste to protect Newport’s coastline and community? Rank these in order of effectiveness.

Education & Workforce

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* 22. As Rhode Island’s school-age population declines, communities are examining ways to sustain strong educational programs and manage costs. Given these trends, do you support or oppose studying the potential unification of Newport’s public school district with Middletown’s?

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* 23. Where should Rhode Island focus higher education investments? Rank these in order of preference.

Public Safety & Community

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* 24. Which areas most need improvement in our district? Rank in order of importance to you.

Tourism Economy

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* 25. What would help balance tourism with residents’ needs? Rank these in order of importance to you.

Energy Costs & Utility Bills

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* 26. Why do you believe energy bills have increased in Rhode Island? (Check all that apply)

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* 27. Which of these programs to lower energy costs would you support? (Check all that apply)

New Surtax Legislation

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* 28. Do you support legislation to add a new 3% surtax on annual income earners above $625,000 (on top of the current top rate of 5.99%)? This proposal will only impact the top 1% of earners and will raise $190 million dollars annually for Rhode Island.

Wrap Up

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* 29. How long have you lived in Newport?

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* 30. What is your age?

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* 31. Would you consider yourself a:

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* 32. What is the single biggest challenge facing Rhode Island this year?

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* 33. Do you live in Newport House District 75?

You’re Invited: Constituent Meeting to Review Survey Results

Please join me to review the results of this survey together and discuss next steps.

📅 Monday, March 2

🕕 6:00 PM-7:30

📍 Newport Public Library – Program Room

(300 Spring Street, Newport RI)

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* 34. (Optional) Please provide your contact information if you would like to be added to Rep. Lauren Carson's email newsletter.

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