Gary Mataronas

Political platform statement

Why I am running for this office: The greatest challenges facing Little Compton are to keep property taxes low so inhabitants of this town can continue to afford to live here, and to maintain Little Compton's rural character. This Republican majority on the Town Council has been very diligent in doing this, as the tax rate in 2006 was $4.78 and in 2020 it is $5.99 which is an increase of only $1.21 in fourteen years. We need to support our school system so they can continue to achieve academic excellence now and into the future. We also need to strive to have a full complement of staff in our Fire and Police Departments so they are ready to serve the public in an expeditious and professional manner. Also, it is imperative to adhere to local zoning ordinances so as to protect our ground water supply for future generations. I will continue to try to control growth and maintain the quality of life all Town citizens enjoy now. I will work with the Town Council and RIDOT to continue to maintain and upgrade all Town and State Roads. I will continue to monitor all venues in Town that that are required to obtain our newly passed Entertainment License and Noise Ordinance for compliance. I will also try to keep access to our waterways and beautiful beaches and parking for these beaches as I did recently with Rhode Island Road, which is the entrance to Lloyd's beach. If reelected I will continue to bring forward a practical and common sense approach to issues facing the Town rather than a political one, as I have done for the last twenty-two years as a Little Compton Town Councilman. I respectfully request your vote and support in the upcoming election on November 3, 2020. Thank you, Gary Mataronas