Why I'm Running

​

I’m running for Portsmouth Town Council because I care deeply about this community and believe I can bring useful experience, sound judgment, and a practical approach back to the Council.  See my resume here.

​

I’ve served on the Council before, and I know that local government works best when people do their homework, listen to residents, plan ahead, and work together.

​

During my previous service, the Council made important progress. We improved financial reporting and long-term capital planning, used zero-based budgeting, reviewed the condition of Town-owned properties, strengthened emergency preparedness, addressed road safety, expanded recreation programs, regulated short-term rentals, worked closely with our schools, and partnered with community organizations such as the library and senior center.

​

We also secured a $339,000 state grant for climate-resiliency work and worked with state officials on issues such as East Main Road safety and Portsmouth’s legislative priorities.

​

I’m proud of that record, but I’m running because there is still plenty of work to do.

​

My Priorities

If elected, I will focus on keeping Portsmouth a great place to live while respecting what residents can afford.

That means:

• Protecting strong public schools and essential Town services.

• Keeping taxes as affordable as possible through careful budgeting and long-term planning.

• Addressing deferred maintenance before small problems become expensive ones.

• Improving road safety for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists.

• Strengthening climate resiliency, particularly in vulnerable areas such as Island Park and Common Fence Point.

• Improving Town technology and online services.

• Protecting Portsmouth’s character while planning responsibly for the future.

 

I also think the way the Council conducts itself matters. People can disagree without turning every disagreement into a fight. Residents deserve Council members who listen, ask questions, treat people respectfully, and make decisions based on facts.

I’ve done this job before. I know how Town government works, and I know that progress usually comes from preparation, cooperation, and persistence rather than political theater.

I’m asking for your vote in 2026 so I can put that experience back to work for Portsmouth. 

​

EDUCATION

• Harvard College, B.A., cum laude, Biology 1980

• Brown University Medical School, M.D. 1984

RESIDENCY

• Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, General Internal Medicine 1984–1987

BOARD CERTIFICATION

• American Board of Internal Medicine 1987

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Brown Health, Providence, RI, Internal Medicine Group Practice 2000–2025

• Brown University Alpert School of Medicine, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine 2000–2025

• Harvard Pilgrim Health Care of New England, Warwick, RI, Internal Medicine Group Practice 1993–2000

• University of California at San Francisco (UCSF), Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine 1988–1992

• Attending Physician, Moffitt-Long Hospital | Chief, General Internal Medicine Practice 4 (1991–1992)

• Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, Attending Physician, Division of General Internal Medicine 1987–1988

SOCIETIES & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• ● Fellow of the American College of Physicians

• ● American Society of Internal Medicine, Member

• ● Physicians for a National Health Program, RI Chapter President

LOCAL ACTIVITIES

• ● St. Barnabas Church — Usher, Religious Education Instructor, Festival Volunteer

• ● Portsmouth Town Council Member, 2016–2024 (4 terms)

• ● Portsmouth Housing Authority (appointed 2026)

• ● Portsmouth Democratic Town Committee

• ● Rhode Island Democratic Party, District 72 Committeeman