2020 Election Profile: Joe McNamara, RI House District 19
Thursday, September 03, 2020
Joe McNamara is running for reelection in House District 19 (Warwick).
Read what he has to say about why he is running for office.
This is part of an ongoing series by GoLocal featuring each of the candidates for House and Senate.
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1. What do you think is the biggest political issue this campaign season in Rhode Island?
The biggest issue facing our state is dealing with the economic and societal issues brought on by the covid pandemic.
2. What do we need to do to improve Rhode Island's economy?
Rhode Island's economy needs continue to open up and regain the momentum that was lost to the pandemic. We are also in a geographic position between New York and Boston that should offer an attractive alternative to companies that are looking for a safer and less costly environment for their employees.
3. What is the greatest challenge facing Rhode Island as a state?
The greatest challenge facing Rhode island is the looming budget deficit. It will take massive federal assistance and difficult budget decisions to produce a balanced budget in the coming months.
4. Why are you running for office? What makes you uniquely qualified?
I am running for office to improve the lives of my constituents and the citizens of Rhode Island. The issues that I have focused on are education and health care. I am uniquely qualified as a retired urban teacher and administrator.
5. Who is your inspiration?
My inspiration comes from President John F. Kennedy who challenged our nation to answer a call to public service. I am also inspired by the late Governor Bruce Sundlun who stated "we have three stages in our lives. We learn, we earn, and then we serve." I am retired and am dedicating my life to service to my community. A community state and country that has given so much to me.
