“As a Vice Mayor, Tom Guidugli has been a very intelligent, hard-working member of the City Commission,” Mayor Peluso said. “He not only knows the issues, he deeply understands them. I’m honored to endorse him for Mayor because along with our incumbent City Commissioners, I know he will continue all the great things that are happening in our city.”

“Like me, Tom grew up on these streets,” Mayor Peluso said. “He’s home grown. And to me, that brings something special to the Office of Mayor. We love this city, we know this city, and we want it to be as great as it can be.”

Mayor Jerry Peluso

“I knew Newport’s economy was booming, and then when I started looking for a location for my events business, I found a building with historic architecture that I really fell in love with, so much so that I now live above my business,” Smith said. “Newport has been nothing but supportive of my business.”

“I’ve been able to grow, and when I look up and down Monmouth Street I see so much progress,” he said. “Tom Guidugli has done a fabulous job as a City Commissioner. He’s very well supported in the community and he will continue to do a great job as Mayor, leading us on a path of continued growth and prosperity.”

Mike Smith, Headquarters Events Center

 

 

Tom’s focus on a servant-leadership style -- which builds strong relationships with residents, organizations, and institutions -- is a key element to the city’s recent success. “Tom Guidugli has worked hard to build and improve the city’s relationship with the Newport Independent Schools.” 

“Tom knows that a thriving and successful public school system is vital to the current and future success of Newport, so the city commission and the school district work as partners to bring new residents, jobs, and investment to the city.” 

“He’s done a wonderful job reaching out and really engaging Newport schools,I don’t think there is anyone who loves the City of Newport more than Tom Guidugli and his family,” 

Romona Malone, Chair Board of Education

“Tom Guidugli pays attention to the needs of the residents in the West Side and throughout the city."

“Tom Guidugli and the entire city commission and administration have done a tremendous job creating a synergy where people are moving in to the West Side.” 

“My wife and I attend a lot of city commission meetings, and I’ve always been impressed with how insightful and thoughtful Tom is when it comes to any issue, but in particular when he is asking questions about how development is going to impact the community and the neighborhoods. He is very conscientious and always puts the residents first.”

“Tom will do a great job continuing to lead that progress as Mayor,” 

Mickey McElwain, Westside Resident and Preservation Activist

 

Tom Guidugli is very supportive of small businesses in our community, and it is that focus and dedication that has led to so much redevelopment in the city,” Ramler said. “He is great to work with and he is really helping make Newport a great place to live and work.”

Mark Ramler, Mansion Hill Properties

 

 

 

“I appreciate Tom Guidugli’s attention to Newport businesses and his genuine dedication to making sure that all of Newport, including the West Side, is a great place to do business,” Fedders said. “He is consistent in checking in with us and making sure he understands our needs."

Albert Fedders, Fedders Construction