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March 1, 2026 District Letter Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: The challenges brought by the snow storm often brought out the best in people, from the heroic efforts of those who worked around the clock to clear aw

My March 1 letters provides my initial thoughts about the recent snow storm. conta.cc/4r02Vbu

01.03.2026 13:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why I am endorsing Keith Hoffman for Attorney General Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: We will have the opportunity this year to elect our next Attorney General following the conclusion of Peter Neronha’s tenure. I am delighted to endor

I explain why I am endorsing Keith Hoffmann for Attorney General. conta.cc/3MRi9BB

19.02.2026 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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February 15, 2026 District Letter Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: I hope you had a sweet Valentine’s Day. In this letter, I discuss the State’s plan to ensure the continued operation of the Roger Williams Medical Ce

My February 15 letter discusses the State's plan to continue the operation of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital conta.cc/4ahOryD

15.02.2026 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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February 8, 2026 District Letter Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: I hope you are looking forward to an exciting Super Bowl LX or, for non-football fans, a charming Puppy Bowl XXII (which, for the first time, will in

My February 8 letter discusses changes to the education aid funding formula proposed by the Rhode Island Foundation's Blue Ribbon Commission conta.cc/49Zt7xL

08.02.2026 13:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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February 1, 2026 District Letter Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: I hope you are looking forward to our expected return to warmer temperatures tomorrow, which should help us recover from last weekend’s snow storm. I

My February 1 letter discusses the impact of the Governor's budget on the Act on Climate. conta.cc/3LKiaa7

01.02.2026 13:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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January 25, 2026 District Letter Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: I hope you are looking forward to this afternoon’s big football game, and you are ready for our developing snowstorm. In this week’s letter, I will o

My January 25 letter discusses the utility rate components of the Governor's proposed budget. conta.cc/49TbwWN

25.01.2026 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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January 18, 2026 District Letter Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: I hope you find an opportunity to reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy during this holiday weekend. I look forward to tomorrow’s King Day Schol

My January 18 letter shares my preliminary thoughts about the Governor's budget. conta.cc/4sFpHYp

18.01.2026 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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January 11, 2026 District Letter Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: As part of the General Assembly's first week of the 2026 session, I attended a press conference sponsored by the Save RIPTA Coalition. In this week's l

My January 11 letter discusses the impact of the service cuts at RIPTA and legislation to provide full funding. conta.cc/4ptemrl

11.01.2026 13:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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January 4, 2026 District Letter Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: I hope you had a Happy New Year, which regrettably has begun with our President ordering the commencement of an undeclared and unjustified war. In th

My January 4 letter discusses the stop work order issued against the Revolution Wind project and the Act on Climate. conta.cc/49kipQC

04.01.2026 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Holidays Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Friends of Sam Zurier | 330 Grotto Avenue | Providence, RI 02906 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice

Happy Holidays! conta.cc/4j8EaHS

21.12.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Brown University Shooting Update Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: Many of us woke up this morning to learn that the suspect and likely perpetrator of both the mass shooting at Brown University and the murder of Nuno F

I share an update on the investigation of the Brown University shooting. conta.cc/4pSYWOm

19.12.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Some thoughts about last night's tragic shooting Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: By now we all have heard about the Brown University students who became victims of a mass shooting while taking their semester exams. Those students, t

I share some thoughts about last night's tragic shooting of Brown University students. conta.cc/4oWC8Mh

14.12.2025 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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December 7, 2025 District Letter Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: As our country approaches its 250th anniversary, I recommend highly the PBS series on the American revolution you can view by clicking here. It reminds

My December 7 letter describes some of the impacts on State programs and the budget caused by federal legislation. conta.cc/44dNBiX

07.12.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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November 30, 2025 District Letter Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: I hope you had a happy Thanksgiving, enjoying a sumptuous meal with loved ones. In this week’s letter, I provide an update on the implementation of th

My November 30 letter discusses the development of a plan to implement the Act on Climate. conta.cc/4ivuHdt

30.11.2025 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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November 16, 2025 District Letter Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: I hope you are enjoying this year’s surprisingly successful New England Patriots’ season. In this letter, I discuss last week’s oversight hearing conce

My November 16 letter discusses Thursday's joint oversight hearing concerning the abrupt closure of the Washington Bridge. conta.cc/4r2s2vm

16.11.2025 13:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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November 2, 2025 District Letter Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: I hope you enjoyed a World Series for the ages, reminding me of the epic contest between the Red Sox and the Cincinatti Reds 50 years ago. In this week

My November 2 letter discusses a recent anti-Semitic incident that took place in Smithfield, and the core values at stake. conta.cc/4oGHifE

02.11.2025 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join Sen. Sam Zurier, City Councilor John Goncalves, and others to support Keith Hoffmann for Attorney General on Nov 18th! Join Sen. Sam Zurier, City Councilor John Goncalves, and others to support Keith Hoffmann for Attorney General on Nov 18th!

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27.10.2025 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why I am voting for Jill Davidson for City Council Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: On Friday, I endorsed Jill Davidson to succeed Helen Anthony to represent Ward 2 in the Providence City Council. I took this step because I believe Jil

Why I am voting for Jill Davidson for City Council. conta.cc/42MPjap

19.10.2025 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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September 28, 2025 District Letter Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: This is an exciting time of year for Red Sox fans. After many seasons in the wilderness, this year’s team has achieved the improbable result of making

My September 28, 2025 letter discusses the recently released draft Forensic Audit Report concerning the failure of the Washington Bridge. conta.cc/46nT1te

28.09.2025 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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September 21, 2025 District Letter Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: The Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, marking the start of another religious new year, begins tomorrow night. I wish those in our community observing th

My September 21 letter discusses the judicial selection process and an upcoming community meeting. conta.cc/3VoLWSW

21.09.2025 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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September 14, 2025 District Letter Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: The brutal killing on Wednesday of Charlie Kirk, and the inflammatory rhetoric it elicited from some national figures, bring to the fore the dangers of

My September 14 letter discusses the RIPTA budget and an upcoming community meeting. conta.cc/3VcqSyW

14.09.2025 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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August 31, 2025 District Letter Email from Dear Neighbors: I hope you are enjoying Labor Day weekend. In this week’s letter I will discuss the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s order halting construction of the Revolution Wind pro

My August 31 letter discusses the Revolution Wind stop work order and an upcoming community meeting. conta.cc/4p4jAuQ

31.08.2025 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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August 3, 2025 District Letter Email from Dear Neighbors: I hope you are enjoying Summer. Though the General Assembly is not in session, I would like to discuss with you some developments in our City and State, namely the Act on Cl

My August 3 letter discusses the Act on Climate, the bus system (RIPTA) and Helen Anthony's service on the Providence City Council. conta.cc/41hZToP

04.08.2025 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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June 15, 2025 District Letter Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: I hope you enjoy Father’s Day, whose history can be described as tagging along after Mother’s Day, as Americans wanted to honor mothers first for what

My June 15 letter offers an initial view of the House Finance Committee budget. conta.cc/43Vz4Yg

15.06.2025 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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June 8, 2025 District Letter Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: I hope you had the opportunity to enjoy PVD Porchfest yesterday afternoon. Now in its third year, Porchfest transforms our neighborhood into our own li

My June 8 letter discusses the burial of the India Point Park power lines and the successful implementation of the Act on Climate. conta.cc/4jBHD0h

08.06.2025 12:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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June 1, 2025 District Letter Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: Three days ago, we celebrated Rhode Island Statehood day, harking back to our joining the Union on May 29, 1790. Just as Rhode Island was the first sta

My June 1 letter provides an update on the State budget. conta.cc/4dIW5Cn

01.06.2025 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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May 25, 2025 District Letter Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: I hope this Memorial Day weekend provides you an opportunity to reflect on the contributions of our country’s veterans. For many years, I enjoyed spend

My May 25 letter discusses the transition of the Providence Public Schools to local control. conta.cc/43E8YJk

25.05.2025 12:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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May 18, 2025 District Letter Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: When we travel on Blackstone Boulevard these days, it is impossible to miss the ongoing strike at Butler Hospital, which is taking place during Mental

My May 18 letter discusses the Providence City budget, including its request for General Assembly permission to increase taxes. conta.cc/436iHJj

18.05.2025 12:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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May 11, 2025 District Letter Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: I hope you are enjoying Mother’s Day, when we celebrate our families across generations. This year's Mother's Day has an added joy for my family as our

My May 11 letter discusses reforms to the Providence Public Schools, India Point Park and the Act on Climate. conta.cc/3SxxHJS

11.05.2025 12:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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May 4, 2025 District Letter Email from Friends of Sam Zurier Dear Neighbors: Today is Rhode Island Independence Day, the 249th anniversary of our first in the nation declaration of independence from England. This historic event

My May 4 letter discusses Housing 2030, the State's recently published housing plan. conta.cc/3GQqxOd

04.05.2025 12:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0