{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Mascaro for NK Town Council","home_page_url":"https://mascaro4nk.com","description":"Mascaro for NK Town Council","author":{"name":"Mascaro for NK Town Council"},"items":[{"id":"https://mascaro4nk.com/perspectives/f/budget-series---part-3-rising-costs-healthcare-benefits-deb","html_content":"

In Part 2, I discussed where the Town’s money goes and how much of the budget is tied to essential services and long-term obligations. But another important piece of the picture is understanding what’s driving costs upwa...

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In Part 1, I discussed where the Town’s revenue comes from. But understanding revenue is only half the picture- it’s also important to understand where the money goes and how the budget is structured.

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Over the last several weeks, I’ve been spending time reviewing North Kingstown’s proposed FY27 budget to better understand the Town’s financial position and long-term outlook.

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Over the next few weeks, I’ll be spending some time reviewing and breaking down the Town’s proposed FY27 budget - not just to better understand it myself, but to help residents understand it too.

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Local government works best when residents feel heard, respected, and informed.

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Memorial Day is more than a long weekend, family gatherings, or the unofficial start of summer. It is a solemn day of remembrance for the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

","url":"https://mascaro4nk.com/perspectives/f/memorial-day","title":"Memorial Day: A Time to Remember","summary":"Memorial Day is more than a long weekend, family gatherings, or the unofficial start of summer. It is a solemn day of remembrance for the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.","date_modified":"2026-05-24T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://mascaro4nk.com/perspectives/f/protecting-what-makes-nk-home","html_content":"

North Kingstown is a community people choose because of its neighborhoods, natural beauty, strong sense of community, and quality of life. As our town continues to grow and evolve, I believe we need leadership that embra...

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This isn’t a lifelong ambition or a political career path for me. I never grew up dreaming of becoming a politician. I’m running because I care deeply about this community and because I saw issues affecting my family, my...

","url":"https://mascaro4nk.com/perspectives/f/this-was-never-the-plan","title":"This Was Never the Plan","summary":"This isn’t a lifelong ambition or a political career path for me. I never grew up dreaming of becoming a politician. I’m running because I care deeply about this community and because I saw issues affecting my family, my...","date_modified":"2026-05-07T13:27:01Z"}]}