Who We Are

The Alliance for a Livable Newport is a diverse group of Newporters. Membership is open to any Newport resident who shares our goal of improving the city's residential neighborhoods. Neighborhood associations and other civic groups are welcome to join the Alliance. The following neighborhoods have representatives on our Board: Bellevue Avenue/ Ochre Point; Off Broadway; Castle Hill; Fifth Ward; Golden Hill; Historic Hill; Kerry Hill; The Point; Top Of The Hill; North End.

Board of Directors
Bonnie Watson - President
Paul Watters - Vice President
Ron Becker - Treasurer
Jack McVicker - Past President, Interim Secretary
Mark Colborn - at-large director
Glenn Whisler - at-large director
John Abong - North End
Isabel Griffith - The Point
Lynn Ceglie -Kerry Hill
Peter Fagan - Top of the Hill
Jim Moore - Bellevue/Ochre Point,
David Wixted - Historic Hill
Ann Zvanovec - Castle Hill

Mission Statement
Our mission is: "To improve the quality of life in Newport."

Our Major Activities:
Informing and engaging the citizens of Newport on issues impacting the community and its residential neighborhoods.


Our Commitments:

To Our Members-To keep you informed about the cit-wide issues affecting the quality of life in Newport.

To Newport's Neighborhood Associations-To be responsive and actively pursue your causes that have a city-wide impact and provide expertise on those specific to your neighborhood.

To Our Elected Officials-To work with you and provide expert advice to better enable you to govern in the best interests of the Newport community.

To the Newport Business Community-Our mission of improving the quality of life in Newport also benefits the business community. If there are any conflicts, we will work with you to mitigate them.