C.D. Reynolds

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Proposes a "Pursuit of Happiness Dividend," a permanent $1,000 monthly cash payment to Rhode Island residents that he says would total about $3.2 billion a year.[1],[2]
• Describes residents as "the shareholders of Rhode Island" who should receive a return on public investment.[1],[2]
• Promotes what he calls the N.E.W.S. Protocol, an approach meant to free residents from day-to-day economic pressures.[1],[2]

Background

• Employee, The Capital Grille · Current[1]
• Candidate for U.S. Senate, Providence City Council, U.S. House (1st District) and governor, Previous campaigns · Since 2010[1]

Where they stand

• Economy & Jobs
  Supports an unconditional $1,000 monthly payment to residents, which he says would offset job losses from artificial intelligence and automation.[1],[2]
• Energy & Environment
  Supports grid modernization, stricter utility accountability and federal clean energy grants rather than rolling back environmental protections; proposes a carbon and pollution fee that would fund the dividend.[1],[2]
• Taxes
  Says Rhode Island's state budget is too large compared with New Hampshire and Delaware, and questions state fees for beaches, parks, fishing and permits.[2]

Voting record

C.D. Reynolds has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words