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I am a proud member of the "Friends of Warwick Ponds."

We met with the RI Airport Corporation 6 months ago to discuss the airport contamination of Warwick Pond. There were about 20 of us in the board room, half from the Airport Corporation and half from the Friends of Warwick Ponds. I asked the President and CEO, at that time,Kelly Fredericks, "If we can prove that your airport has polluted our pond, would you agree to fund the clean-up?" His response was "We can't! It's illegal!" I never said another word to him. A few minutes later I got a tap on my shoulder from the attorney sitting next to me. He said "If you have a clean-up day, I will get my feet just as muddy as yours!" I decided I liked him and could work with someone with that kind of servant leadership. Shortly after the meeting, that new friend, Peter Frazier became the new President. I am confidant that he wants RIAC to be a much better neighbor than it is today. I am sure I can renegotiate a better airport agreement than the one we have now. And I will.

Avedisian gave away the tax revenue of over 100 homes for the airport expansion. In return, all Warwick got was more air, water,soil, and noise pollution. I pledge to meet with Peter Frazier and come back to the taxpayers with an agreement that works for everyone, not just the RIAC. Let's face it. We have nothing to lose, because nothing is what Avedisian got us!

Please visit www.correntemayorwarwick.com

Thank you.

Richard Corrente

Endorsed Democrat for Mayor