Jen Nerbonne
For State Representative District 35
I am committed to being a true advocate for the people of South Kingstown, listening to all perspectives and working diligently for every constituent. For too long, our current leaders haven’t been listening to the people they represent, and it shows. Not every aspect of our lives needs government intervention. Legislation should be straightforward and practical, serving the best interests of our town.
Our community is full of educated and innovative individuals with valuable ideas. Government should reflect this—by the people, for the people. My focus will be on making governance accessible and effective, ensuring that our laws and policies enhance our quality of life without overcomplicating it.
The state has a serious spending problem, and it has to stop. Rhode Islanders deserve leaders who are accountable for every dollar spent and who put taxpayers first—not the status quo.
Together, we can ensure that our government remains responsive and aligned with the needs and values of South Kingstown.
Vision, Issues, & Values
Our healthcare system is being shaped by a regulator, not a marketplace. OHIC has become an unaccountable body that approves steep premium hikes year after year while squeezing reimbursement rates for the providers who actually deliver care. Families and small businesses absorb the cost while patients see no real improvement in access or quality. This needs to change.
The state has stripped away local control over zoning, mandating density without requiring proof that our roads, water, sewer systems, and schools can actually handle the added load. Towns know their own infrastructure limits better than Providence does. Any policy that overrides local zoning must be paired with real accountability for whether our systems can support it — otherwise we’re just shifting the costs and headaches onto local taxpayers.
South Kingstown has been under a water ban since spring with no real solution in sight, even as the town moves forward on a $150 million high school bond. That’s a serious misplacement of priorities, and it raises real questions about the impact on state and town taxes and property values going forward. Our infrastructure needs — water chief among them — deserve the same urgency and investment as any other town priority.
After decades of one-party rule, Rhode Island keeps ranking near the bottom nationally in the areas that matter most, including business environment and business costs. The state has a serious spending problem, and it has to stop. We need real accountability for every taxpayer dollar spent, an honest evaluation of what programs are actually working, and leaders willing to prioritize results over the status quo.
I am a strong proponent of term limits. South Kingstown has been governed by the same candidates for too long, and fresh perspectives are overdue. We need greater transparency in government decisions and real accountability for public officials, so that policy serves residents — not incumbency.
Using data to guide decisions and evaluate outcomes is essential, and so is real, ongoing communication with residents about their needs. Addressing these challenges requires working with community members, local businesses, and policymakers alike. By focusing on these four issues, we can build a more affordable, accountable, and well-run South Kingstown.
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About Jen
I am actively involved in our community, volunteering with Save One Soul, a local foster-based rescue organization. I am a member of Harbor Church in Kingston and participate in the Wakefield Run Club and Pride Martial Arts, supporting local businesses and initiatives.
In addition to my community involvement, I serve as the 1st Chair of the South Kingstown GOP and as a state delegate for the Rhode Island GOP. I was also a delegate at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee and served on President Trump’s platform committee.
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