Rhode Island Record
Newport, RI
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Jeanne-Marie Napolitano

Councilor (At-Large)2024-12 to 2026-12 (month-level)

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
31
Total speaking time
2:33:30
Avg per meeting
4:57
Segments
1986

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Top issues during term (13)(Business Jobs)

medium↑Jun 2026[12]

Dogtopia dog daycare on J.T. Connell Highway

Not specified in the agenda; costs would depend on studies and facility design.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Gateway Center Restroom Agreement

Not stated in the transcript.

medium↓Jan 2026[6]

Tavern on Broadway entertainment licenses

low↓Sep 2026[5]

Scott's Wharf License Agreement

Reported as no fiscal impact to the city.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

The Black Pearl awning request

The awning could extend the restaurant's usable outdoor space and seasonal revenue.

low↓Aug 2026[5]

Regional economic development funding for NCDC

An extra $10,000 from the FY2026 general fund contingency.

high↓Jan 2026[3]

Season of special events and tourism licensing

No direct city cost; traffic management is absorbed by the police department during festivals.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Opportunity Zones 2.0 nomination

No direct city cost; potential federal tax incentives for future development.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Economic diversification and the North End

$1.3 billion of property value is at risk in a major storm; North End utilities could cost roughly $200 million.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Memorial Boulevard fast-food conversion

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Opposition to cruise ship passenger fee increase

Higher state passenger fees could raise costs for cruise calls that bring visitors to Newport.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Newport Bay Club & Hotel bedroom expansion

Two more rentable guest rooms for a 40-year-old timeshare and hotel operation.

low↓Jan 2026[1]

Regatta economic impact study

$25,700 from harbor fees, not general taxes; Discover Newport contributes $10,000.

Decisions during term (0)

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