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Suzanne Ellis Wernevi @suzannewe.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I agree that is a concern. Do we trust Amazon/Ring though? There are thousands more of those cameras around Providence than Flock license plate readers.

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Suzanne Ellis Wernevi @suzannewe.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I had the opportunity to visit the Real Time Crime Center today. I got the impression that the people who run it take privacy seriously. I hope our new Mayor takes the time to see what they do there before making big decisions on what happens next. Public safety is in the public interest of all.

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Christian Roselund @roselund.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Finally got around to reading @sueanderbois.bsky.social's very detailed & comprehensive Energy Plan. This is the kind of vision that we need in #RhodeIsland & this is why I will be voting for Sue for Lt. Governor. (We at @climateactionri.org also endorsed her). www.sueanderbois.com/priorities

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Priorities | SueAnderBois.com

Sue AnderBois is running for Rhode Island lieutenant governor to make government work for Rhode Islanders, give the office a purpose, and get things done.

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Suzanne Ellis Wernevi @suzannewe.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

This is a great interview. I think you will capture some of the undecided voters who appreciate that you don’t speak politician and have a plan.

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Suzanne Ellis Wernevi @suzannewe.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Voted yesterday at PVD City Hall, was out in 5 min. 10 years ago, before there was early voting in RI, I waited in line for 3 hours on Election Day. Sometimes it feels like the pace of positive change in RI is glacial, but this is one area that has gotten better over time, thanks to #letRIVote.

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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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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We're seeing more than double the number of early voters in the first four days of early voting this year compared to previous primary elections! Voting early is easy and convenient. Learn how at bit.ly/ri-early-vote. Thank you for being a voter!

Graphic with headline "Early voting outpaces previous primary elections!" and chart showing early voting numbers

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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

How will you be voting in the Statewide Primary? Rhode Island makes voting simple with three convenient options! You can vote early in-person, on Primary Day, or by mail. Learn more at vote.ri.gov.

Graphic with text "Early In-Person, August 20 - September 8, Contact your city or town hall, Bring Valid Photo ID"

Graphic with text "On Primary Day, September 9, Find your polling place at vote.ri.gov, Bring Valid Photo ID"

Graphic with text "By mail, Your ballot must be received by 8 p.m. on September 9"

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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Today is the last day to register to vote, update your voter record, or change your party affiliation before the September 9th primary. Visit vote.ri.gov to get #VoteReady! 🗳️

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Suzanne Ellis Wernevi @suzannewe.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

”I want someone in this chain of position of power and authority to do the right thing for the right reasons…I want power to come with responsibility, sacrifice, and accountability…In running for office, they are asking for our trust, and I want that to matter to them.” Me, too @jdinri.bsky.social

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Suzanne Ellis Wernevi @suzannewe.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

That’s great, I didn’t know that!

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Suzanne Ellis Wernevi @suzannewe.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Where should we do this in Providence?

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Suzanne Ellis Wernevi @suzannewe.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Recently I looked up how long it would take to get from my friend’s house in Middletown to Ft. Adams in Newport on RIPTA and was stunned the answer was 2.5 hours one way. Hope to see this service expand and for new leadership that invests in public transportation throughout the state!

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Suzanne Ellis Wernevi @suzannewe.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Rhode Island voters: listen to the end.

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Suzanne Ellis Wernevi @suzannewe.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

It does feel like a crossroads moment.

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Suzanne Ellis Wernevi @suzannewe.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

We had a great turnout for the Challenge of the Chess Champions at the Kiosk at Biltmore Park last night! The public was invited to play the current RI Elementary, Middle, High School and other former State Chess Champs. Give @downtownpvdparks a follow on IG for upcoming free events in the parks

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 22/07/2026

Help shape the future of transit in the #Providence metro area! 🚌🚆Share your thoughts on which routes and destinations should be served and whether the Metro Connector should be light rail or bus rapid transit. Click here to take the survey: tinyurl.com/yc84e9j2

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Val Reishuk @urbanhiker.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Frank Carini summarizes a transit blueprint that you'll want to read. Rhode Island advocates & electeds draw a pathway to less traffic congestion, greater emissions reduction, and sustainably funded transit. ecori.org/new-transit-...

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New Transit Blueprint Smashes Through Statehouse Roadblock - ecoRI News

The document is a “mobility policy blueprint and challenge to Rhode Island’s next leaders to (finally) make transportation work for everyone.”

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Suzanne Ellis Wernevi @suzannewe.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Providence, do not miss the chance to experience the PVD Fanzone! I promise even skeptics, or people who have never watched soccer, will have a good time. The vibe is relaxed and family-friendly. It has been wonderful to see the mashup of cultures and communities at every game. We needed this!

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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

R.I. judge handling Shekarchi's ‘revolving door’ case knows the issue from his own experience. Presiding Justice Montalbano assigned former House speaker’s case to Judge Licht, a former admin director whose interest in a judgeship raised ‘revolving door’ questions www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/01/m...

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R.I. judge handling former speaker’s ‘revolving door’ case knows the issue from his own experience - The Boston Globe

Presiding Justice Montalbano, a former Senate president, assigned former House speaker Shekarchi’s case to Judge Licht, a former senator and administration director whose interest in a judgeship raise...

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Amanda Milkovits @amandamilkovits.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

⚽️ Standing room only in the Providence Fan Zone for Colombia vs Portugal. #WorldCup2026

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Suzanne Ellis Wernevi @suzannewe.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

”As daylight faded outside his corner office, Speaker Shekarchi mused that after a year's hiatus, he might not have enough "juice." The point of revolving door laws is to reduce the chance of political insiders juicing the wheels of justice. Going to court to become a judge is not a good look.

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Suzanne Ellis Wernevi @suzannewe.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

No Scotland, No Party 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Suzanne Ellis Wernevi @suzannewe.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Great night celebrating the win of Providence’s new hometown team, the Ghana Black Stars, at the PVD Fan Zone. 🇬🇭

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Suzanne Ellis Wernevi @suzannewe.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

My mother-in-law, visiting from Sweden, loved the Kotoko Brass Band at the Team Ghana welcome celebration at Biltmore Park in Providence last night. 🇬🇭

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Providence Streets Coalition @pvdstreets.org · 12/06/2026

IT’S OFFICIAL: After passing the House (unanimously) and the Senate, Crash Data Reform is heading to the desk of Gov. McKee! Massive thank you to the volunteer led effort that started it all, & the dedicated leaders @meghankallman.bsky.social @rebeccakislak.bsky.social who carried it to the finish!

Three people stand arm in arm smiling for the camera before ornate rich green and gold trimmed curtains swooping behind them between large marble columns extending overhead out of the frame.

A group of people smiles for the camera holding handouts and t-shirts with Save RIPTA branding. They stand in a hallways with marble floors and walls and wooden finishes.

Digital board for the House of Representatives showing vote result with all votes reflected as a green Y for yes.

Digital board mounted on the walls of a chamber with green walls between white columns, ornate trim around the ceiling and the flag of Rhode Island hanging in the foreground. The votes of senators are reflected in the digital board. The results of which tally to 33 Yea, 5 Nay

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Suzanne Ellis Wernevi @suzannewe.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Thank you to everyone that made this happen!!

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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The General Assembly chose not to advance the Rhode Island Voting Rights Act during this legislative session. Join us next Tuesday at 7 PM to discuss what's next.

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Suzanne Ellis Wernevi @suzannewe.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

”The people who fought and died for the right to vote faced literacy tests, poll taxes, fire hoses, police dogs, beatings, bombings, and murder….Yet we are expected to accept that a voting rights bill could not move forward because it was too difficult to understand?” - Shahidah Ali

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Suzanne Ellis Wernevi @suzannewe.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

“The Supreme Court put the nail in the federal Voting Rights Act,” John Marion, of @commoncauseri.bsky.social said. “In RI, the only body that can step up and protect the right to vote for communities of color is going to be the General Assembly.” That they chose not to is a failure of leadership.

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Suzanne Ellis Wernevi @suzannewe.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The Supreme Court guts the Voting Rights Act and the Rhode Island legislature does…nothing?

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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Time is of the essence. Contact Senate President Val Lawson (401-222-4901) and Speaker Blazejewski (401-222-2466) by phone and using the tool linked below ASAP!

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Suzanne Ellis Wernevi @suzannewe.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Sounds like it’s time for a new poll! But until then I don’t think it’s accurate to make a blanket statement about all riders. Some riders, yes. But I think we should also be thinking about how to draw in new riders, and making better rail connections has the potential to do that.

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Suzanne Ellis Wernevi @suzannewe.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Would just like to raise my hand as a rider that supports moving the bus hub next to the train station to create an integrated, multi-modal transit center. Many cities do this successfully and we can too! I don’t think it’s accurate to say all riders are opposed. Have we been polled?

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Suzanne Ellis Wernevi @suzannewe.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Please can the Democratic Party start letting women do candidate recruitment. The Bernie bros are not getting the job done.

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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

"@commoncauseri.bsky.social has long held that the revolving door prohibits legislators from seeking or accepting appointment to all state courts, including the Supreme Ct unless they’ve been out of office 1 year. We hope the Ethics Commission continues to agree.” www.bostonglobe.com/2026/06/02/m...

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R.I. Ethics Commission will investigate complaint against former House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi - The Boston Globe

The commission voted 6 to 1 to probe whether the former R.I. House speaker violated the “revolving door” provision of the ethics code by applying for a seat on the state Supreme Court.

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Suzanne Ellis Wernevi @suzannewe.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

A clear sign she’s doing something right! One of the many reasons I’m supporting @sueanderbois.bsky.social for RI LG is that she won’t be bullied into accepting the party line. She’ll persist in pursuing the policies she knows will benefit RIers in the long run, not just in an election year.

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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

The legislative session is heating up, and we need YOU to join us at the RI State House this Thursday to urge lawmakers to pass the @rhodeislandvra.bsky.social in the next few weeks! RSVP here: act.commoncause.org/events/lobby...

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Suzanne Ellis Wernevi @suzannewe.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

The revolving door law requires sitting legislators to wait a year before applying for a judgeship. This has been generally followed for lower courts, but in recent years an exception was made for the Supreme Court. Looking forward to the Ethics Comm’s explanation. Hard not to see cronyism at play.

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Suzanne Ellis Wernevi @suzannewe.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Why would a one-year revolving door ban, aimed at limiting political influence in the courts, apply only to lower courts, and not to the Supreme Court? For this non-lawyer, an exemption to the law for the highest court makes no sense. RIers deserve an explanation that doesn’t sound like cronyism.

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