Hi, I’m Jay G. Wegimont

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Born and raised in South Kingstown, I am proud to call this community my lifelong home. From playing Little League at Tuckertown to lifeguarding at East Matunuck State Beach, South Kingstown helped shape who I am.

My family has deep roots here. My parents bought their first home on Allen Avenue, and I grew up in East Matunuck with my brother, Matt. My mother, Mel, spent more than 40 years cutting hair on Main Street and teaching yoga, while my father, Butch, built his career as a manufacturing manager and handyman. Together, they taught me the importance of hard work, resilience, compassion, and giving back to the community that raised me.

I attended Matunuck Elementary School, Curtis Corner Middle School, and The Prout School before earning my bachelor’s degree in Political Science and History from Iona College. I later earned my Master of Public Administration from the University of Delaware’s Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration.

My professional background is in public affairs, government communications, emergency communications, crisis response, and community engagement. My career has included positions with the Rhode Island House of Representatives, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, the Providence Public School District, and the office of Congressman Eliot L. Engel.

Along the way, I have also worked as a firefighter, lifeguard, oyster shucker, and dishwasher. Each of those experiences taught me something important about responsibility, humility, teamwork, and the challenges faced by working people and families.

In 2024, I was honored to be elected by the people of South Kingstown to serve on the Town Council. Since taking office, I have worked to make local government more transparent, responsive, and connected to the people it serves. I have remained focused on affordability, strong public schools, housing, small businesses, shoreline access, public safety, civil liberties, and responsible oversight of town projects and spending.

South Kingstown has given me friends, family, opportunity, and a strong sense of purpose. I am running for reelection because there is more work to do, and because I believe our town deserves leaders who listen, show up, ask difficult questions, and remain accountable to the public.

Building a stronger and more connected community:
I will continue working to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety, strengthen neighborhood connections, protect shoreline access, and ensure that town services are reliable and responsive.

Making South Kingstown more affordable:
Working families, seniors, and young people should be able to remain in the community they call home. I will continue supporting fair tax policies and practical solutions that reduce pressure on year-round residents.

Expanding housing opportunities:
South Kingstown needs housing options for families, seniors, workers, and young professionals. I will support responsible housing policies that preserve the character of our town while addressing the needs of residents.

Overseeing the new high school project:
I will continue working to ensure that the new South Kingstown High School is completed responsibly, transparently, and with the long-term needs of students, educators, families, and taxpayers in mind.

Supporting local businesses and working families:
Our local businesses create jobs, strengthen our villages, and make South Kingstown special. I will continue advocating for thoughtful economic development that supports them without placing unnecessary burdens on taxpayers.

Protecting civil liberties and public trust:
Government must respect the privacy and constitutional rights of the people it serves. I will continue asking questions, demanding accountability, and making decisions that protect public confidence in local government.

Ensuring transparency and accountability:
Residents deserve clear information, responsible oversight, and elected officials who are accessible. I will continue listening to residents, communicating openly, and treating public service as the responsibility and privilege that it is.

South Kingstown is more than where I am from. It is part of who I am. I believe we can honor what makes our town special while creating new opportunities for the people who live and work here.

I invite you to join me in that effort. Whether through a conversation, a community event, or a shared idea for our town, we can continue building a South Kingstown where families can thrive, seniors can age with dignity, local businesses can succeed, and young people can imagine their futures.

Thank you for your trust, your support, and your belief in this community.

Let’s keep moving South Kingstown forward, together.

Jay G. Wegimont, MPA