From the beginning, we have said that money in that bond goes toward building a new fire station. They (QDC) say voters were told that the money would have to be paid back. There was money in that bond to demolish buildings and repair roads. How do you pay back something that benefits the whole park?

I'm certainly not opposed to a fishing pier but not at that particular site. There isn't good access or enough security. We need to look out for the people who live in the area.

North Kingstown has been very aggressive in promoting property tax reform. We're looking to the General Assembly for leadership in pushing this process forward.

The bottom line is there is no communication between QDC and the town. The town learns about QDC initiatives in the newspaper and that has created an unnecessary tension.

I'm certainly in support of any effort that moves us forward in the revitalization of that neighborhood.