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How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Newport voter guide

City budget

Jun 23, 2026

Adopting the city budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, June 2026

  • YesAaron SutherlandVoted yes on adopting the city budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesJulie Smith-MorrowVoted yes on adopting the city budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesKen RechtinVoted yes on adopting the city budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesMike RadwanskiVoted yes on adopting the city budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesTom Guidugli Jr.Voted yes on adopting the city budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (passed 5-0, June 2026).

City of Newport · Jun 23, 2026Link

Electric police vehicles

Jun 23, 2026

A purchase order for a 2026 Tesla Model Y AWD for the Police Department

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, June 2026

  • YesAaron SutherlandVoted yes on a purchase order for a 2026 Tesla Model Y AWD for the Police Department (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesJulie Smith-MorrowVoted yes on a purchase order for a 2026 Tesla Model Y AWD for the Police Department (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesKen RechtinVoted yes on a purchase order for a 2026 Tesla Model Y AWD for the Police Department (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesMike RadwanskiVoted yes on a purchase order for a 2026 Tesla Model Y AWD for the Police Department (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesTom Guidugli Jr.Voted yes on a purchase order for a 2026 Tesla Model Y AWD for the Police Department (passed 5-0, June 2026).

City of Newport · Jun 23, 2026Link

Industrial revenue bonds

Jun 29, 2026

Authorizing up to $7,000,000 in industrial building revenue bonds to assist Urban Community Developers, Inc

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, June 2026

  • YesAaron SutherlandVoted yes on authorizing up to $7,000,000 in industrial building revenue bonds to assist Urban Community Developers, Inc. (passed 4-1, June 2026).
  • YesJulie Smith-MorrowVoted yes on authorizing up to $7,000,000 in industrial building revenue bonds to assist Urban Community Developers, Inc. (passed 4-1, June 2026).
  • YesMike RadwanskiVoted yes on authorizing up to $7,000,000 in industrial building revenue bonds to assist Urban Community Developers, Inc. (passed 4-1, June 2026).
  • YesTom Guidugli Jr.Voted yes on authorizing up to $7,000,000 in industrial building revenue bonds to assist Urban Community Developers, Inc. (passed 4-1, June 2026).
  • NoKen RechtinVoted no on authorizing up to $7,000,000 in industrial building revenue bonds to assist Urban Community Developers, Inc. (passed 4-1, June 2026).

City of Newport · Jun 29, 2026Link

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