In her first term, Councilwoman Toppi sponsored more than 20 improvements to Smithfield's government and quality of town life, which include:

• Created a working group to clean up and update all town ordinances

• Enacted zoning ordinances that prohibit: large scale solar farms in residential areas, battery storage facilities, and wind energy facilities (wind turbines)

• Placed 800 acres in a RI Public Trust

• Mandated public comment at all public board and commission meetings

• Prohibited cannabis use on town property

• Amended ordinance to tighten requirements for tax stabilization agreements

• Proposed adoption of Smithfield Code of Ethics

• Proposed improvements to board and commission interview processes and council rules of procedure

• Successfully advocated for improvements at our parks, trails, and on our roads.

• Strong advocate for fiscal prudence, due diligence, responsible decision-making, good, open government, and public involvement. 

• Supporter of local business, preservation of open space, natural resources, historical heritage, and maintaining Smithfield's character