North Smithfield Ballot Questions

North Smithfield Public Comment · Oct 22, 2026 · 1h 2m

Early voting is here! Sarah and Elizabeth are back — just the two of them — to break down all 10 local ballot questions facing North Smithfield voters (questions 6 through 15). From the controversial town council term lengths (Q6) to the new Department of Facilities and Capital Assets (Q8) to the code of ethics update (Q15), they dig through the legalese so you don't have to.

We cover:

• Q6: Town Council Terms — staggered 4-year terms, how it works, and why it's the most controversial question

• Q7: Personnel Board Duties — loosening restrictions on political activity

• Q8: Department of…