Our Platform — 2016

We support the health of the local economy.
We are committed to:

• Maintaining a stable economic base.
• Continuing to hold the line on taxes.
• Growing the town's industrial base within space currently designated.
• Supporting restoration of existing properties in town centers.​

We are fiscally responsible.
​We are committed to:

• Maintaining a positive bond rating.
• Prioritizing spending for essential services and reducing unfunded liabilities and unbudgeted items.
• Seeking opportunities to regionalize costs and services.

We value the town’s historical significance and rural character.
We are committed to:

• Redeveloping and/or preserving town centers.
• Preserving open space, farmland, clean lakes and waterways.
• Rigorous and comprehensive planning.
• Advertising the advantages of land, water, schools, highway proximity, and quality of life that are inherent in the town of Burrillville.

We work best when we work together.
​We are committed to:

• Ensuring the public's right to know about and respond to all matters relating to town governance.
• Maximizing communication to ensure our constituents are well informed and represented.
• Encouraging citizen interaction and involvement in town activities.
• Upholding and developing working relationships within the schools, local utilities and state government.

We advocate for social justice.
​We are committed to:

• Protecting and advocating for the rights and health of the elderly, the disadvantaged, the disabled, and minorities.
• Upholding the ideal that all citizens have the equal opportunity for a better life, regardless of race, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, economic status, country of origin, or philosophic persuasion.
• Encouraging values and conditions for strong families, thereby ensuring the health of our community and nation.