italian language in italy : Gustafson throws hat into ring
Filomena "Phyllis" Gustafson is throwing her hat into the election ring for a second time. Gustafson has announced her candidacy for the Town Council Ward 4 seat.
Gustafson, 59, is running for a second time as a Democrat for the Ward 4 seat.
"I ran two years ago and was defeated by a small margin," said Gustafson.
She said she has been involved in politics for the last 30 years. Gustafson was a campaign manager at both the town council and state senate levels.
"I have been in politics for most of my life," she said. Gustafson said she is running now because she wants to take control of the taxes and listen to what the people are trying to say.
"Somebody has to sit down and listen. We all know what the problem is, but nobody takes the time to sit down and listen," she said.
Gustafson is a graduate of Coventry High School and continued her education with studies at Community College of Rhode Island. She is currently retired but previously worked in the jewelry industry in a variety of capacities ranging from designer to owner of R&P Jewelry of West Warwick.
Because she is retired, Gustafson said, she feels that she can give 100 percent to the council seat.
"I won't be a part-time council person," she said.
Gustafson was president of the Vince Lombardi Order of Sons of Italy for 12 years and has been treasurer for the past six year. She started a scholarship program for students of Coventry and West Warwick High Schools who excel academically and in the Italian language.
She said one of the biggest challenges the town faces is the casino issue.
"We have the right to vote and I feel very strongly about that," said Gustafson. "I think every person in Rhode Island has the right to vote on this casino issue. Nobody should tell us how to vote."
Gustafson said one of the things she would like to accomplish if she is elected is to move West Warwick down on the state tax ranking list from sixth to tenth.
"I would like to see us 10 on the list and going down," said Gustafson. "I want to take control of the taxes and listen a little closer to what the people have to say."
Gustafson is the mother of Rhode Island Air National Guard Technical Sgt. Gene A. Gustafson and Glen P. Gustafson. She has two daughters-in-law and five grandchildren. Gustafson resides at 183 Lockwood St. with her companion of eight years, Robert Pombo.
By: TRACY SCUDDER, Daily Times
Gustafson, 59, is running for a second time as a Democrat for the Ward 4 seat.
"I ran two years ago and was defeated by a small margin," said Gustafson.
She said she has been involved in politics for the last 30 years. Gustafson was a campaign manager at both the town council and state senate levels.
"I have been in politics for most of my life," she said. Gustafson said she is running now because she wants to take control of the taxes and listen to what the people are trying to say.
"Somebody has to sit down and listen. We all know what the problem is, but nobody takes the time to sit down and listen," she said.
Gustafson is a graduate of Coventry High School and continued her education with studies at Community College of Rhode Island. She is currently retired but previously worked in the jewelry industry in a variety of capacities ranging from designer to owner of R&P Jewelry of West Warwick.
Because she is retired, Gustafson said, she feels that she can give 100 percent to the council seat.
"I won't be a part-time council person," she said.
Gustafson was president of the Vince Lombardi Order of Sons of Italy for 12 years and has been treasurer for the past six year. She started a scholarship program for students of Coventry and West Warwick High Schools who excel academically and in the Italian language.
She said one of the biggest challenges the town faces is the casino issue.
"We have the right to vote and I feel very strongly about that," said Gustafson. "I think every person in Rhode Island has the right to vote on this casino issue. Nobody should tell us how to vote."
Gustafson said one of the things she would like to accomplish if she is elected is to move West Warwick down on the state tax ranking list from sixth to tenth.
"I would like to see us 10 on the list and going down," said Gustafson. "I want to take control of the taxes and listen a little closer to what the people have to say."
Gustafson is the mother of Rhode Island Air National Guard Technical Sgt. Gene A. Gustafson and Glen P. Gustafson. She has two daughters-in-law and five grandchildren. Gustafson resides at 183 Lockwood St. with her companion of eight years, Robert Pombo.
By: TRACY SCUDDER, Daily Times
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