Former Newport Mayor Steve Waluk has stepped down as Newport’s chief elections administrator effective immediately according to a statement released Sunday. “Earlier today, I decided that in the best interest of the City of Newport I would leave my position as Election Administrator effective Friday, July 21, and informed the City Manager of my intent. The last couple of weeks have proven challenging as a result of media coverage surrounding my earlier departure from the Rhode Island District Court in … Continue reading Newport’s Canvassing Head Steve Waluk Resigns Amid Texting Controversy