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Avedisian Receives Endorsement of the Republican Leadership Council
Supporters Gather for Concert to Re-elect Scott Avedisian
Susan Farmer & Lila Sapinsley Co-host Avedisian Event
Warwick Beacon Editorial: Saving Rocky Point
Rallying Dems, Avedisian announces bid for 6th term
June 20-21: Avedisian kicks off American Cancer Society's 2008 Relay for Life of Warwick. To learn more about this event, and to see why the Mayor is personally involved in this cause, visit www.warwickri.gov/actioncenter/relayforlife.htm
June 17: Avedisian endorses Steve Colantuono for Ward One Warwick City Council seat. Mayor Avedisian and former Ward One Councilwoman Sue Stenhouse joined over 50 Colantuono supporters at Aspray Boathouse in Pawtuxet Park as he announced his candidacy. In endorsing the 44-year-old attorney and psychologist, Avedisian, who represented the ward for nine years prior to Stenhouse's tenure, noted that Colantuono would continue the Republican tradition of putting people before politics. Avedisian also said that Colantuono shares his vision for continued progress in Warwick.
May 7: Avedisian issues Executive Order 2008-01, which will require all non-union employees to pay 10 percent of the cost of their health insurance premium effective July 1. This will save an estimated $80,000 annually. Avedisian also ordered that any non-union employees hired after that date will pay 15 percent of the premium. Avedisian, who was the first Mayor in city history to successfully negotiate health care premium co-payments with municipal unions, indicated that increased payments will be part of upcoming union negotiations.
May 5: Avedisian is one of 15 Rhode Island individuals and companies honored by City Year Rhode Island during their annual dinner. In recognition of their 15th anniversary, the organization honored "the shining stars who have lit our path and built the foundation upon which we stand. Without their support and the support of so many others, we would not be able to continue serving in Rhode Island's communities and making a difference in the lives of children." For more information about this amazing group, visit www.cityyear.org/rhodeisland.aspx
May 5: Avedisian announces that due to the sale of General Obligation Refunding Bonds at very favorable interest rates, the city will save $1.4 million in future debt service. In concert with this transaction, Standard & Poor's upgraded the city's bond rating to AA-.