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Like many other New England communities, Newport operates under a Home Rule Charter, which was adopted in 1953, and provides for a City Council - City Manager form of government.  Every two years, Newport voters are asked to elect a seven-member City Council, comprised of four At-Large seats and three Ward representatives.

The Council is headed by a Chairperson, who is elected by the majority and also holds the title of Mayor.  All legislative powers of the City are vested in the City Council by the Charter, including the ordering of any tax, making appropriations, and transacting any other business pertaining to the financial affairs of the City. 

In addition to their regular duties, Councilors are also assigned positions to serve as liaisons to various boards and commissions. These liaison assignments are an important part of creating a sense of cohesion among the City's various volunteer-led bodies.  
 

Meet your City Councilors

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Jeanne-Marie Napolitano

Mayor & Council Chair, At-Large Councilor
34 Malbone Road
Newport, RI 02840

Liaison Appointments: Cliff Walk Commission (ex-officio), Hospitality Commission (ex-officio), Miantonomi Park Commission (Ex-Officio), Edward King House Senior Center, Discover Newport, Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation, 

Home: (401) 439-4240
City Hall:  (401) 845-5436
Email: jnapolitano@cityofnewport.com
 
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Lynn Underwood Ceglie

Vice Chair, At-Large Councilor
36 Tilden Avenue
Newport, RI 02840


Liaison Appointments: Edward King House Senior Center, Newport County Chamber of Commerce, Newport Partnership for Families, Newport Public Education Foundation, Newport Public Library, Tourism Marketing District, Washington Square Advisory Commission



City Hall:  (401) 845-5498
Cell: (401) 556-4490
Email: lceglie@cityofnewport.com
Website:  www.ceglie2ndward.com


 
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Jamie Bova 

At-Large Councilor
19 Russell Avenue
Newport, RI 02840

Liaison Appointments: Energy & Environment Commission, Legislative Liaison, Newport Public Library, Newport Public Education Foundation, East Bay Community Action Program


Cell:  (401) 236-4840
City Hall: (401) 845-5499
Email: jbova@cityofnewport.com
                        

Elizabeth Fuerte

At-Large Councilor
195 Admiral Kalbfus Rd. Unit 10-A
Newport, RI 02840


Liaison Appointments: Edward King House Senior Center, Tree & Open Space Commission


Cell:  Cell 401-835-4235
City Hall:  (401) 845-5493
Email: efuerte@cityofnewport.com
 

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Angela McCalla

First Ward Councilor 
203 Hillside Avenue
Newport, RI  02840

Liaison Appointments: Affirmative Action Commission, School Liaison Committee, Energy & Environment Commission, Miantonomi Park Commission, Newport County Chamber of Commerce


Cell:  (401) 290-8370
City Hall:  (401) 845-5497
Email:  amccalla@cityofnewport.com

Charles M. Holder

Second Ward Councilor
53 Berkeley Ave
Newport, R.I. 02840


Liaison Appointments: Hospitality Commission, Newport Beach Commission, Tourism Marketing District, Newport County Chamber of Commerce

Cell:  401-236-7098
City Hall:  (401) 845-5498
Email: cholder@cityofnewport.com
 
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Kathryn E. Leonard

Third Ward Councilor
37 Castle Hill Road
Newport, RI 02840

Liaison Appointments: Brenton Point Committee, Fort Adams Foundation, Newport Film


City Hall:  (401) 845-5495 
Residence: (401) 849-4818
Cell:  (401) 952-3461
Email: KateLeonar@aol.com

Council News

The Latest on COVID-19

The Latest on COVID-19

The City of Newport has been working closely with regional, state and federal agencies to ensure that we're prepared for the potential appearance of the Coronavirus, or COVID-19, in our community. Please visit our COVID-19 webpage to learn more about our response to the virus.

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City, AARP Bring FitLot to Aquidneck Park

City, AARP Bring FitLot to Aquidneck Park

NEWPORT, R.I. -- Newport City Council members joined with representatives from AARP Rhode Island on Thursday, July 11th, to mark the opening of a new public fitness park located adjacent to the Edward King House and Newport Public Library in Aquidneck Park.

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Keep Up to Date with Construction News

Keep Up to Date with Construction News

NEWPORT -- Construction season is in full swing, and crews charged with improving and maintaining Newport's network of roads and sidewalks will be spread across the City over the coming weeks. To keep up with the latest projects, and for updates on anticipated road closures, be sure to visit our Construction Updates page and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. 

 

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