Court: Collecting Nomination Paper Signatures Electronically OK
![[CREDIT: RI.gov] Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. District Court ruled that candidates may collect signatures electronically to keep themselves and voters safe. All nomination papers must be printed before returning. No completed nomination papers will be accepted back electronically.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/RI-Electronic-Signature-Collecting-140x140.png)
PROVIDENCE, RI — The COVID-19 pandemic will be with us through the 2020 election season, so a July 25 ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Mary S. McElroy allows candidates […]
Election 2020
![[CREDIT: Zach Colon] Zachary Colon is seeking the Ward 9 City Council seat held by outgoing Warwick City Council President Steve Merolla.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Zach-Colon-Ward-9-140x140.jpg)
Colon Seeks Ward 9 City Council Seat
WARWICK, RI — In 2016, Zachary Colón led Toll Gate and Pilgrim High students on a walkout protesting inadequate special education staffing, and now he hopes to represent Ward 9 […]
![[COURTESY AARON MACKISEY] Aaron Mackisey is running for represent Ward 9 on the Warwick City Council.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Mackisey-Ward-9-140x140.jpg)
Mackisey Declares Ward 9 Run
WARWICK, RI — Aaron Mackisey, 22, lifelong Warwick resident, wants to provide a level of service his fellow Ward 9 neighbors that will stand out on the Warwick City Council. […]
City Hall Open for Candidacy Declarations
WARWICK – Mayor Joseph. J. Solomon announced that he has unlocked the doors of Warwick City Hall to ensure City offices are accessible for anyone declaring candidacy for elected office in […]
Merolla Running for Senate Dist. 31 Seat
WARWICK, RI —During Warwick’s final budget hearing May 30, Council President Steven Merolla reminded YouTube viewers budgets are year-long efforts, hinting at his run to represent the City’s Senate Dist. […]
![[CREDIT: Frank Picozzi for Mayor] Frank Picozzi has announced his intent to run for Warwick mayor in the Nov. 3 2020 election.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Picozzi-Mayor-Candidate-2020-140x140.jpg)
Picozzi Running for Mayor in Warwick
WARWICK, RI — At 6:30 a.m. Monday, Frank Picozzi, 60, renowned for his computerized Picozzi Family Christmas light show, created a Facebook page announcing his independent run for Mayor of […]
Presidential Primary 2020: Where, How, to Vote
WARWICK, RI — Today is voting day in Rhode Island’s 2020 Presidential Primary, with two polling places open for Warwick voters to choose their preferred candidate for the oval office […]
RI Mail Ballots Enjoy 40 Year Record of Integrity
PROVIDENCE, RI — Voters who applied for June 2 Presidential Primary mail ballots are receiving theirs by mail, a system the conservative Heritage Foundation’s study has found no cases of […]
![[CREDIT: WarwickPost] Warwick City Councilor Steve Merolla, left, has criticized Mayor Joseph Solomon, right for hiring a team of lawyers without first reviewing one as City Solicitor according to the City Charter.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Merolla-Solomon-Solicitor-e1576708217378-140x140.jpg)
Merolla: City Solicitor Needs Council OK By Any Name
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Mayor Joseph Solomon says his Chief of Staff Bill DePasquale misspoke during the Oct. 7 City Council meeting when calling the city’s four lawyers solicitors, meaning […]
![[YouTube screenshot] Warwick Chief of Staff William DePasquale (lower right) speaks at Monday night's City Council hearing.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Warwick-city-council-10-7-19-e1570640227357-140x140.jpg)
Merolla’s ‘Dictatorship’ Attack Deepens Rift with Solomon
WARWICK, RI — Indications of a division between Mayor Joseph Solomon and City Council President Steve Merolla came to a head on Monday night, with Merolla accusing Solomon of wanting […]
Merolla: FBI Shows Warwick Interest, Civil WFD Sick Time Inquiry Continues
WARWICK, RI — Council President Steve Merolla said Monday on Dan Yorke’s State of Mind program on WPRI.com that the FBI interviewed him as part of an unspecified investigation, then, later […]
