News & Highlights

By Town Council Member Michael Iannotti

• Change to Town Hall hours based on little data

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By Town Council Member Rachel Toppi

• Town Council procedures deserve adequate time, information and input

• Proposal to add provision to Town Council's Rules of Procedure denied

• I will continue to stand for the principles of good government

• Needs assessment should be conducted for new personnel considerations

The following highlights reflect the accomplishments of our endorsed Smithfield Republican Town Committee Town Council members, Rachel Toppi and Michael Iannotti. Throughout their service, they have demonstrated integrity, fiscal responsibility, and a commitment to protecting Smithfield’s character and residents. These initiatives represent just a portion of their efforts to ensure transparent, accountable, and community-centered local government.

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First Term:

• Wind power banned in Smithfield

• Battery energy storage facility ordinance to protect residents

• Battery energy storage facilities banned in Smithfield

• New ordinance would ban marijuana use on all Smithfield's public property

• Extensive Smithfield land could be placed in public trust

• Iannotti: Clear-cutting of trees for solar bad for Smithfield​

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Second Term:

• Smithfield moves to protect town seal from fraudsters

In the examples below, you’ll see how our endorsed council members Rachel Toppi and Michael Iannotti cast their votes in these pivotal moments.

With stronger Republican representation on the Town Council, many of these measures would have had the support needed to pass—a reflection of our commitment to ensuring that the voice of responsible representation is heard in every decision.

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First Term:

• Smithfield council declines to make changes on use of property

• Town manager committee selected, council liaisons out

• New ethics ordinance tabled for review

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Second Term:

• Smithfield moves forward with longer tax stabilization agreements

• Smithfield council picks Seltzer in contentious decision

• Smithfield council divided on hearing for Route 44 development

• Town Hall to keep extended Tuesday hours despite councilor concerns

• Councilors Rachel Toppi & Michael Iannotti join concerned neighbors regarding the Limerock Road development. Residents speak out against major development on Limerock Road.

• Iannotti to add more property to public trust