RICHMOND DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE
Richmond, Rhode Island
Our Mission
The mission of the RDTC is to promote the election of party candidates on a town, district and state level, keeping in mind a responsibility to the residents of the town of Richmond for their quality of life. We support local government that is responsive to Richmond residents. We endorse trustworthy community leaders who believe in cooperation to achieve collective goals that will move our town in a positive direction. We advocate sustainable growth that respects our natural resources and infrastructure while meeting the needs of our multigenerational community.
Join Us Today!
We meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Richmond Community/Senior Center (2nd floor of the Richmond Police Station) at
6:30 pm. New members welcome!
Next Meeting: Wednesday,
October 23
Sign up to join the RDTC email list and stay updated on our meeting schedule and planned events.
Candidate Spotlight
Dan Madnick
Richmond Town Council
Daniel Madnick
Daniel currently serves as vice chair on the Richmond Planning Board. This provided him with first-hand exposure to land use in Richmond. From this position, he was a strong champion for the Aquifer Protection Overlay District ordinance, which provided opportunities for development in Richmond in a way that still protected the Richmond water supply and public health. He also works closely with the town planning staff, and is eager to rebuild the working relationships between the town staff and Town Council. Dan will continue to find ways to promote sustainable growth in Richmond that improve life in the town while keeping the town’s rural character.
Dan's Goals:
Economic Development
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#1 Priority: Focus on Wyoming redevelopment and Richmond Commons to include small businesses, affordable housing, rental properties, and recreation opportunities
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Develop a Richmond Commerce and Business website
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Engage YMCA to discuss plans for upgraded facility in Richmond and potential community center partnership
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Work with Planning Board to create special zoning district for an Urgent Care Facility
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Richmond's natural resources and rural character can be maintained while pursuing sustainable economic development
Budget and Taxation
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Fiscal Responsibility - Ensure municipal spending and revenue are managed appropriately
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Use innovative ideas to reduce municipal spending, improve efficiency of town operations, and reduce waste
Communication
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Improve relationship and communication with residents, town staff, and government at every level
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Encourage public input and involvement in town decisions
2024 VOTING DATES
Find out the 3 Ways to Vote in Richmond in 2024!
Key dates:
October 16 - November 4 - Early voting and emergency mail ballot period - General Election
November 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION
Visit http://vote.ri.gov/ for a full election calendar and voting information.
Check out the Voter Information Center
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Register to Vote
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Find your Elected Officials
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View/Update Your Voter Record
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Know Your Voting Rights
Voting in Richmond Elections and Referendums
With a series of elections and referendums coming up this year, it’s worth highlighting that there are a number of different ways to vote. First, it’s worth highlighting how to register to vote. For most elections, you have to register to vote at least thirty days before the election. However, in Rhode Island, you can register to vote the same day that you vote, but you’ll only be able to cast a vote for the President that day.
Follow our new blog "Living in Richmond". Whether you are new to our town or a long time resident, learn about the inside scoop on how to “Live in Richmond” while making full use of the local shops, town services, educational opportunities, events, and public spaces.
Latest post: Registering New Students at Chariho – Locator Cards
News and Events
The 2024 League of Women Voters Voter Guides are out! Like the Candidate Forum, they asked questions from local residents to candidates. Download it here (it's also included in The Express mailer).
Election 2024: Knock Doors with Neighbors
You play an important role in this election – come out to support the candidates running to make a positive impact in Richmond and Chariho.
We'll make sure you have a partner to work with, and offer choices based on your comfort level.
Email rdtc@richmonddtc.com to RSVP.
Our town council candidates wrote a recent letter to the editor for the Westerly Sun describing why they chose to run for town council and some of the policies they plan to implement to get things moving in the right direction.
The Westerly Sun reaches thousands of readers daily and LTE’s from voters are a massive help for our campaigns! We’ll let you know our appreciation for writing one by sharing it on our page as we get closer to November!
Members of the Richmond Democratic Town Committee prioritize active engagement and hands-on pursuit of democracy. We often say that the fourth branch of government is you. That means that we, the people play an active role in shaping how the government meets our needs at all levels. That includes voting but also so much more.
The RDTC takes numerous different approaches that include knocking doors to listen to concerns of neighbors, serving as volunteers on boards and commissions, attending meetings, and hosting community events.
Our endorsed candidates are all hitting the ground running as we lead up to the 2024 election, and we will continue to highlight opportunities to join them on the trail.
We also want to highlight some of the other ways you can earn your Ticket to Democracy, and stay active this summer and fall. Collaborative action is a strong and effective strategy to win at the ballot box.
As we decide who to support in the upcoming election, it’s important to communicate with our friends and neighbors about who we’re voting for and why. We all have a vested interest in making Richmond a better place, and while your vote is important, electing responsible leaders is something that we have to come together for. People read a lot about the federal races that draw a lot of news articles and TV time, but it can be harder to learn about local news and issues. Sharing with your friends and neighbors is important, whether that’s through quick conversations, sharing local news pieces, or even with a yard sign.
Yard Signs – Yard signs are a staple of every election season, but they’re important for a couple of reasons. First, they help to provide recognition of your supported candidates. In local elections, this can be key to helping to remind folks to vote from the bottom of the ballot up, instead of focusing only on big names that they’ve seen in the press. Second, they help communicate your views to your neighbors. It’s a way to signal support. It can also give confidence to others that share your views who might not be ready to speak up, but would be willing to cast their vote in support of your candidates.
If you’re interested in a yard sign for any of our local candidates, or federal candidates, let us know at rdtc@richmonddtc.com.