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Avedisian gave the tax revenue of over one hundred houses to the airport and in return, all the citizens of Warwick got in return was soil pollution, air pollution, water pollution, and noise pollution. As Mayor I WILL renegotiate the Airport agreement. We have nothing to lose. I met with Kelly Fredricks, the previous President and CEO at a meeting of the RIAC and "Friends of Warwick Ponds". There were about 20 of us in their boardroom. I asked "Kelly, if we can prove that your airport is polluting our Warwick Pond, would you agree to clean it at the airports expense?" He said "We can't. It's illegal!" I never spoke to him after that.

Ten minutes later I got tapped on the shoulder by the guy next to me, who said "Rick, if you have a clean-up day at Warwick Pond I will get my feet as muddy as you get yours." I decided I respected and liked him and learned a few weeks later that he was named acting CEO and President. His name is Peter Frazier and I walked away with the impression that he wants the airport to be a better neighbor. I plan on helping him do just that. As Mayor this will be a top priority.My critics have said "It can't be done. It's already a done-deal."

My critics are wrong.

Richard Corrente

Endorsed Democrat for Mayor