The following KnowingNewport poll is now closed. Here are the
final results:


POLL QUESTION: Should the Newport city council
support regional fundraising efforts
and make a $150,000 contribution to
help the Norman Bird Sanctuary
purchase and protect 23 acres of
waterfront property?

Background:

* The land includes a portion of Third
Beach, beachside cabanas, and a tidal
marsh.

* The property abutts the sanctuary’s
current property. The sanctuary
currently owns 450 acres.

* The Town of Middletown has committed
$300,000 towards the purchase.

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CHOICES AND RESULTS
- No; it's not Newport's business, 1 votes, 12.50%
- Yes; Aquidneck Islanders have a shared responsibility to protect remaining
open space, 4 votes, 50.00%
- Yes; a contribution from Newport would signal that Newport is willing to
invest in opportunities outside its borders, 0 votes, 0.00%
- Yes, but $150K is too much, 0 votes, 0.00%
- Yes, but $150K is too little, 1 votes, 12.50%
- Yes, $150K is about right, 2 votes, 25.00%



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