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Emily Conklin @conklinfornewport.com · 01/09/2026

I will be at tonight’s housing workshop at 5:30pm in council chambers. Join me to learn the work our city staff has been doing and what next steps can be to protect housing for residents in Newport.

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Rhode PVD @rhodepvd.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Please spread the word: Bloom Rhode Island is giving away 220,000 flower bulbs to people who will plant them this fall in public places (sidewalks! Library, school, community & senior center entries!) in PVD, Pawtucket, Central Falls, E. PVD or Woonsocket bloomrhodeisland.org/hope-springs...

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Bloom Rhode Island

Get free flower bulbs for your community with Bloom Rhode Island's Hope Springs program. Sign up for updates and join the planting joy!

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Emily Conklin @conklinfornewport.com · 28/08/2026

I couldn’t add alt text to the video for some reason! Here it is: Emily, a white woman in a blue sleeveless floral print dress and silver earrings, speaks into a tiny mic on the front steps of Newport City Hall.

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Emily Conklin @conklinfornewport.com · 28/08/2026

I voted today! Early voting at City Hall in Newport is quick, easy, and accessible to us because of @dawneuer.bsky.social. Proud to have voted for her today in the Sen 13 primary. Exercise your right to vote early between now and 9/8!

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Climate Action Rhode Island @climateactionri.org · 20/08/2026

Early voting for the RI Primary starts today! Look up your ballot and polling place at Vote.RI.Gov

Emily Conklin @conklinfornewport.com · 20/08/2026

Early voting started today for the RI primary election! Be like Steve and get out there & vote! Find your voter info & polling place at vote.sos.ri.gov

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Welcome to your Voter Information Center

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Steve Ahlquist @steveahlquist.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Governor McKee orders pause in automated license plate reader installation pending review The ACLU of Rhode Island recommends robust public input into final guidelines. steveahlquist.substack.com/p/governor-m...

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Governor McKee orders pause in automated license plate reader installation pending review

The ACLU of Rhode Island recommends robust public input into final guidelines.

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Emily Conklin @conklinfornewport.com · 18/08/2026

Tomorrow is the last day to request a mil ballot for the primary election! Visit vote.sos.ri.gov to check your voter info and request a mail ballot if you need one.

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Welcome to your Voter Information Center

Emily Conklin @conklinfornewport.com · 18/08/2026

With 2 pedestrian fatalities on Aquidneck Island this summer, it’s well past time to rethink how safe our streets are and who they are designed for. Thank you @ecorinews.bsky.social @bikenewportri.bsky.social and @strongtowns.org for sharing a new approach. ecori.org/to-prevent-t...

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To Prevent the Next Crash, Newport Looks to the Last One - ecoRI News

Strong Towns, a nonprofit that advocates for more resilient and safer urban areas, invited Newport to join its Crash Analysis Studio.

Emily Conklin @conklinfornewport.com · 14/08/2026

Supporting this program means giving people another way to access basic resources, which can be life saving when you’re in need. I’m proud that this is moving forward and when elected, I will work to protect and support all residents so they get the care they need.

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Emily Conklin @conklinfornewport.com · 14/08/2026

“Feminine hygiene products are not a luxury. Neither is first aid. And Narcan can mean the difference between someone having another opportunity at recovery and a family planning a funeral.” Councilor Smyth sponsored and advocated for a 1 year pilot program of a public health vending machine.

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Emily Conklin @conklinfornewport.com · 14/08/2026

“Harm reduction and recovery should not be viewed as competing philosophies. Sometimes keeping someone alive and healthy today is what gives that person the opportunity to seek treatment tomorrow.” Thank you, Councilor Smyth, for supporting this program and writing these words.

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Emily Conklin @conklinfornewport.com · 12/08/2026

I’m easy to spot around town 🚴‍♀️

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Emily Conklin @conklinfornewport.com · 10/08/2026

My wonderful friend Sara Peters is hosting a meet & greet this Friday for Ward 2 voters. If you’re in the neighborhood and want to join, let me know! Can’t join this time? Visit my website to find other ways to get involved: www.conklinfornewport.com

Teal border around a white background post with a picture of Emily in the bottom right corner. She is smiling, hair down over her shoulder, looking right at the camera. Emily Conklin for Newport City Council Ward 2 is at the top and the text reads:

MEET& GREET
AUG 14 | 5 - 7 PM
AT THE HOME OF SARA PETERS
INQUIRE FOR ADDRESS
REFRESHMENTS AND LIGHT BITES SERVED

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Emily Conklin @conklinfornewport.com · 01/08/2026

Make sure you are registered to vote in the primary by checking your status at vote.sos.ri.gov!

State Senator Dawn Euer branded graphic with the RI flag on the right and the following info on the left:

Important Primary
Election Dates!
Deadline to Register to Vote
August 10
Deadline to Apply for a Mail Ballot
August 19
Early Voting Period
August 20 - September 8
Primary Election Day
September 9
Polls are open 7am-8pm

Visit VOTE.SOS.RI.GOV for voting info

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Emily Conklin @conklinfornewport.com · 01/08/2026

I’m honored to support @dawneuer.bsky.social in her reelection. Over her time in the Senate, she has been a steadfast champion for the environment, health care & reproductive rights, and good governance. She has delivered results for Newporters and I am confident she’ll continue to do so.

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Christian Roselund @roselund.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Add to that: Dawn’s record on #cleanenergy and the #climatecrisis is unparalleled. She wrote our state’s landmark Act on Climate, and has supported every single bill I can think of to enable our state to meet those targets, including fighting for our 100%x2033 renewable energy standard. /5

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Emily Conklin @conklinfornewport.com · 01/08/2026

As we approach the Sept 9 primary, bringing back this piece from @roselund.bsky.social on why @dawneuer.bsky.social is the right choice for RI Senate 13. She is the environmental champion we need in the statehouse at this critical time.

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Emily Conklin @conklinfornewport.com · 29/07/2026

Councilor Smyth put forth a resolution earlier this year directing city staff to examine our ordinances & regulations around hotels and propose changes to prevent runaway expansion. Though the resolution failed, I spoke in favor.

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I also drive - no need to apologize! I hope you enjoyed our great City but we need to support more ways to get around that aren’t car centered. More pedestrian access and support for slower wheeled or multi modal transit is a must.

As your next Ward 2 Newport City Councilor, I will prioritize sustainable development and modernizing zoning to protect our communities and support year-round residents. I will fight for a livable future for all Newporters.

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Will Newport residents say 'enough is enough' to tourism this election?

I spoke to @antoniafarzan.bsky.social about tourism in Newport and the balance that needs to be struck for resident. Newport is and always will be a beautiful destination for visitors, but residents shouldn’t take a back seat to tourism.

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Tourism brought the city back after the Navy fleet left, but how many tourists can residents endure?

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Emily Conklin @conklinfornewport.com · 27/07/2026

Join @climateactionri.org and endorsed candidate @dawneuer.bsky.social at Newport Craft this Wednesday to talk climate action in RI as we look forward to the election. Sen. Euer is the climate champion we need in the senate and I look forward to this event!

Emily Conklin @conklinfornewport.com · 20/07/2026

Many many meetings this week in Newport! Hope to see you at some of them!

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Christian Roselund @roselund.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

There’s a lot more that I could say here, but at the end of the day: if this state is serious about combatting the #climatecrisis and holding our Pennsylvania-owned utility to account, we need Dawn Euer in the RI Senate. /6/end

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Important topic from a local expert. Excited for this event - and I’ll have some nomination papers for candidates still looking to get on the ballot, so if you’re a Newport voter you have two reasons to join!

Looking forward to being there and meeting you in person!

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I hit my first doors yesterday in prep for the meet & greet at Avery’s! It’s so fun to see people at the doors and talk with them but I can’t hit every door in Ward 2 on my own! Sign up on my website to volunteer and join me: www.conklinfornewport.com

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Conklin for Newport

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We are hosting our first house party of the campaign! Thank you to @aveiary.bsky.social & the Robertson family for opening your home to share our message and mission with your neighbors. If you or anyone you know lives in Ward 2 and would like to join, send a message!

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Kate Schapira: "Well Put & Generalizable" @kateschapira.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

If you’re interested in how I’ve been spending roughly every other Wednesday for the last five years, you can follow my threads on my personal account.

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PVD: Mathewson St Church will be open as a cooling center thru ***7pm*** (later than most places) Thursday 7/2 thru the weekend. Please let people know!

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Emily Conklin @conklinfornewport.com · 03/07/2026

Wishing everyone a safe & cool holiday weekend. It is HOT out there and heat is extremely dangerous - especially because it can sneak up on you. Stay hydrated, seek shade and AC, & check in on each other. Cooling centers in Newport listed in this @whatsupnewp.com article!

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Emily Conklin @conklinfornewport.com · 30/06/2026

Tuesday, 6/30 5:30-7:30 at The Elks in Newport!

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Emily Conklin @conklinfornewport.com · 30/06/2026

To sign up for updates, volunteer or to donate, visit my website: www.conklinfornewport.com

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Conklin for Newport

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Emily Conklin @conklinfornewport.com · 30/06/2026

Another campaign milestone, another video at Newport City Hall. I have my nomination papers and I need at least 50 signatures to get on the ballot. Ward 2 voters, meet me at the Elks tonight or around town until July 10 to sign!

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Emily Conklin @conklinfornewport.com · 22/06/2026

Officially declared my candidacy today! Excited to take this step and file with the state of RI. Now I need signatures from Ward 2 voters to get on the ballot. If you’re a Ward 2 voter, meet me and the Newport Dem City Committee at the Elks next Tuesday, 6/30 from 5:30-7:30pm.

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Emily Conklin @conklinfornewport.com · 08/06/2026

Thanks for the shoutout @bikenewportri.bsky.social ! So glad to have been a part of this great event. A safe mobility future is possible.

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Emily Conklin @conklinfornewport.com · 07/06/2026

Newport has come so far in being a bike friendly City, and Bike Newport has helped lead that journey. All forms of transit deserve safety. When we prioritize people, we can make sure everyone gets where they’re going. And we can have a little fun along the way 😊😊

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Emily Conklin @conklinfornewport.com · 07/06/2026

Still smiling from @bikenewportri.bsky.social Elliot’s Ride! What a joy to see so many people of all ages riding, strolling walking along our coast. Elliot’s Ride for Everyone honors the life and passion of Dr. Elliot Kaminitz – a community member who lost his life riding on Memorial Blvd in 2012.

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I was so happy to see so many people in attendance - bikes, e-bikes, trikes, strollers, walkers, on and on. There’s an appetite for exploring our City outside of cars and there are ways to make it happen. Thank you @bikenewportri.bsky.social for putting on this wonderful event and chatting a course!

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Christian Roselund @roselund.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Yes. Our children deserve to enjoy the beauty of our city and gain independence & mobility without fear. We should have zero road deaths, especially of kids. Our City can prioritize people over cars in our infrastructure and this is just one example.

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Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in #RhodeIsland and in the United States. Bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure is a #climate solution - and an important one. Also means fewer road deaths. And better cities. And healthier populations. I could go on...

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I love biking! Roads should be safe for everyone.

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