ACTION STEP 3 (June 15th -- September 8th):

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Governor Dan McKee and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes have publicly opposed the proposed Quonset sewage sludge processing plant. However, neither has proposed definitive action or prospective legislation to permanently prohibit sewage sludge pyrolysis at Quonset or prevent similar future projects (Governor McKee has come the closest to this position).

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To encourage a permanent solution, former State Senator Jim Sheehan (and candidate for RI House of Representatives, District - 31) created the Quonset Transparency and Accountability Pledge (see below), asking every candidate for Governor to commit to stopping this project perminently, preventing similar proposals, and strengthening transparency and public accountability.

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The pledge has been sent to Governor Dan McKee, Helena Foulkes, Republican candidates Aaron Guckian and Elaine Pelino, and Independent candidate Ken Block requesting their official positions on the issue.

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The Quonset Transparency and Accountability Pledge

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If elected or reelected Governor, I pledge to:

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1. Pursue every lawful means available to permanently prevent construction of the proposed sewage sludge processing facility—and any similar large-scale sewage sludge processing facility—at Quonset Business Park, while supporting responsible, science-based statewide solutions for sewage sludge management.

2. Support reforms that strengthen transparency and accountability at the Quonset Development Corporation by appointing QDC Board members committed to transparency, accountability, and responsible economic development, improving public disclosure, and ensuring meaningful collaboration with the Town of North Kingstown on projects affecting public health, the environment, or quality of life.

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Candidates for Governor Emails: 

 

 info@helenafoulkes.com, Info@governordanmckee.com, info@aaronforri.com

elainepelino4gov@gmail.com, ken@blockforgovernor.com 

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