RESEARCH NOTEBOOK
Following the Facts
This notebook documents my research into East Providence government, city finances, neighborhood issues, and public policy. Rather than asking residents to simply trust my opinions, I want to show the information that shaped them.
Research Topics
📊 Budget Analysis
City budgets, taxes, spending trends, and financial planning.
🏫 Schools
Education funding, school facilities, and long-term planning.
🏗 Development
Redevelopment, economic growth, zoning, and neighborhood investment.
🏛 Government
Council meetings, committees, ordinances, and public transparency.
Understanding the FY2026 Budget
A plain-English walkthrough of the City's proposed budget, major expenditures, revenue sources, and long-term financial trends.
School Funding
Examining Maintenance of Effort, special education costs, state aid, and the relationship between the City and School Department budgets.
Capital Planning
Roads, public buildings, parks, vehicles, and infrastructure investments that shape our community for decades.
Recent Research
Budget Notes
Observations, questions, and explanations from recent budget reviews.
Meeting Notes
Highlights from City Council, School Committee, and public meetings.
Projects Under Review
Topics currently being researched, with supporting documents added as they become available.
Research Should Be Public
One of my goals is to make local government easier to understand. Every article in this notebook is intended to help residents make informed decisions and ask better questions.