Newport City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Ellen Pinnock

Candidate for City Council Ward 1 (incumbent)

13 candidates · 7 seats9 sourced positions

Ellen Pinnock, the incumbent, is running for Newport City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against John Michael.

Mail ballot application deadline · Tue, Oct 13, 2026

First-term Newport City Councilor for Ward 1, focused on youth and families.

Where Ellen Pinnock stands: positions on the record

Hotel development limits1 sourced position

Voted for a resolution directing the administration to draft ordinance revisions to prevent or substantially limit new hotels (failed 5-2, June 2026).
Council voteNewport This Week · Jun 18, 2026

School regionalization1 sourced position

Voted against a resolution to pursue a ballot question on combining Newport and Middletown school administrations (passed 5-2, August 2025).
Council voteWhat's Up Newp · Aug 14, 2025

New city positions1 sourced position

Voted for a motion to remove all new positions from the city budget ordinance (passed 4-3, June 2025).
Council voteCity of Newport · Jun 11, 2025

School funding1 sourced position

Voted for a motion to reduce school funding from 4% to 2% in the city budget (passed 5-2, June 2025).
Council voteCity of Newport · Jun 11, 2025

Charter review commission1 sourced position

Voted for a resolution creating a Standing Charter Review Commission (passed 4-3, March 2025).
Council voteCity of Newport · Mar 26, 2025

Residential parking permits1 sourced position

Voted for first reading of an ordinance amending residential parking permit rules (passed 5-2, March 2026).
Council voteCity of Newport · Mar 11, 2026

Homelessness1 sourced position

as reported by Newport This Week; not a direct quote
Said it is the city's responsibility to implement programs and seek state and federal funding to support the homeless.
Forum answerNewport This Week · Oct 1, 2026

Housing affordability1 sourced position

Says Newport needs diverse housing, including affordable rentals, workforce housing, smaller homes and first-time buyer opportunities.
“We need diverse housing, including affordable rentals, workforce housing, smaller homes, and realistic opportunities for first-time buyers because Newport is a diverse community.”
Own statementNewport This Week · Sep 24, 2026

Biking and walking1 sourced position

Says every resident should be able to bike or walk freely and safely in the community.
“My vision is that every resident in our community can bike or walk, push a stroller or travel by wheelchair, freely and safely, in our community.”
Own statementBike Newport

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