past RADIO APPEARANCES: LIVE ON AIR 8.04.26 8AM
Donald Martone will be live on air taking your calls.
PRO BUSINESS
Day one we get right to work. Safe, clean streets are necessary to create an environment where Woonsocket businesses can thrive. A strong business community builds a strong city.
PRO PROPERTY OWNER
Respect property, reduce tax and permitting burdens. Protect your investment. NO permit fees on small repairs or property improvements under $5000. We trust you Woonsocket!
PRO INVESTOR
We must think long term, which is why Donald Martone's Regional Reach Council formation is so important. We must attract regional and national attention. We will create a New River City, a new Woonsocket that it's residents can be proud of.
PAST APPEARANCES: ROCK OUT THE CANCER 8.08.26 6PM
Join us on Saturday, August 8th -A night of great music, raffles, and giving back. Come out and help us Rock Out The Cancer.
PRO BUSINESS
Day one we get right to work. Safe, clean streets are necessary to create an environment where Woonsocket businesses can thrive. A strong business community builds a strong city.
PRO PROPERTY OWNER
Respect property, reduce tax and permitting burdens. Protect your investment. NO permit fees on small repairs or property improvements under $5000. We trust you Woonsocket!
PRO INVESTOR
We must think long term, which is why Donald Martone's Regional Reach Council formation is so important. We must attract regional and national attention. We will create a New River City, a new Woonsocket that it's residents can be proud of.
PAST APPEARANCES: WOONROCKETS 8.09.26 4PM
Join us on Saturday, August 9th -Woonsocket Rockets is back and better with our biggest event yet! Haircuts and shoes will be provided strictly for the homeless, August 9th from 4-7PM. If you’d like to give a helping hand or food donation DM me!
PRO BUSINESS
Day one we get right to work. Safe, clean streets are necessary to create an environment where Woonsocket businesses can thrive. A strong business community builds a strong city.
PRO PROPERTY OWNER
Respect property, reduce tax and permitting burdens. Protect your investment. NO permit fees on small repairs or property improvements under $5000. We trust you Woonsocket!
PRO INVESTOR
We must think long term, which is why Donald Martone's Regional Reach Council formation is so important. We must attract regional and national attention. We will create a New River City, a new Woonsocket that it's residents can be proud of.
PRIVATE EVENT SERIES: KENNEDY MANOR 8.13.26 4PM
You know "The Status Quo", they’ve been in office for decades…but this is your opportunity to get to know Donald Martone and your voice to be heard. Serving up deli sandwiches & drinks. This is a private event. If you would like to meet Donald Martone, email us anytime at mayormartone@gmail.com
PRO BUSINESS
Day one we get right to work. Safe, clean streets are necessary to create an environment where Woonsocket businesses can thrive. A strong business community builds a strong city.
PRO PROPERTY OWNER
Respect property, reduce tax and permitting burdens. Protect your investment. NO permit fees on small repairs or property improvements under $5000. We trust you Woonsocket!
PRO INVESTOR
We must think long term, which is why Donald Martone's Regional Reach Council formation is so important. We must attract regional and national attention. We will create a New River City, a new Woonsocket that it's residents can be proud of.
PRIVATE EVENT SERIES: CREPEAU COURT 8.17.26 4PM
You know "The Status Quo", they’ve been in office for decades…but this is your opportunity to get to know Donald Martone and your voice to be heard. Small bites & Italian fare served. This is a private event. If you would like to meet Donald Martone, email us anytime at mayormartone@gmail.com
PRO BUSINESS
Day one we get right to work. Safe, clean streets are necessary to create an environment where Woonsocket businesses can thrive. A strong business community builds a strong city.
PRO PROPERTY OWNER
Respect property, reduce tax and permitting burdens. Protect your investment. NO permit fees on small repairs or property improvements under $5000. We trust you Woonsocket!
PRO INVESTOR
We must think long term, which is why Donald Martone's Regional Reach Council formation is so important. We must attract regional and national attention. We will create a New River City, a new Woonsocket that it's residents can be proud of.
NEXT FREE EVENT: LIVE TOWN HALL 8.20.26 6PM
The stage has been set courtesy of @savinispomodoro
Open to all Woonsocket residents. This is a free, live, unscripted, unmoderated conversation. You know "The Status Quo", they’ve been in office for decades…but this is your opportunity to get to know Donald Martone and your voice to be heard. Small bites & Italian fare served. Bartender on hand to mix up your favorite cocktails.
PRO BUSINESS
Day one we get right to work. Safe, clean streets are necessary to create an environment where Woonsocket businesses can thrive. A strong business community builds a strong city.
PRO PROPERTY OWNER
Respect property, reduce tax and permitting burdens. Protect your investment. NO permit fees on small repairs or property improvements under $5000. We trust you Woonsocket!
PRO INVESTOR
We must think long term, which is why Donald Martone's Regional Reach Council formation is so important. We must attract regional and national attention. We will create a New River City, a new Woonsocket that it's residents can be proud of.
NEXT RADIO SHOW: LIVE ON AIR 9.02.26 8AM
Donald Martone will be live on air taking your calls.
PRO BUSINESS
Day one we get right to work. Safe, clean streets are necessary to create an environment where Woonsocket businesses can thrive. A strong business community builds a strong city.
PRO PROPERTY OWNER
Respect property, reduce tax and permitting burdens. Protect your investment. NO permit fees on small repairs or property improvements under $5000. We trust you Woonsocket!
PRO INVESTOR
We must think long term, which is why Donald Martone's Regional Reach Council formation is so important. We must attract regional and national attention. We will create a New River City, a new Woonsocket that it's residents can be proud of.
PRIVATE EVENT SERIES: PARKVIEW MANOR 9.03.26 4:30PM
You know "The Status Quo", they’ve been in office for decades…but this is your opportunity to get to know Donald Martone and your voice to be heard. Small bites & Italian fare served. This is a private event. If you would like to meet Donald Martone, email us anytime at mayormartone@gmail.com
PRO BUSINESS
Day one we get right to work. Safe, clean streets are necessary to create an environment where Woonsocket businesses can thrive. A strong business community builds a strong city.
PRO PROPERTY OWNER
Respect property, reduce tax and permitting burdens. Protect your investment. NO permit fees on small repairs or property improvements under $5000. We trust you Woonsocket!
PRO INVESTOR
We must think long term, which is why Donald Martone's Regional Reach Council formation is so important. We must attract regional and national attention. We will create a New River City, a new Woonsocket that it's residents can be proud of.
PRIVATE EVENT SERIES: ST. GERMAIN MANOR 9.04.26 1PM
You know "The Status Quo", they’ve been in office for decades…but this is your opportunity to get to know Donald Martone and your voice to be heard. Small bites & Italian fare served. This is a private event. If you would like to meet Donald Martone, email us anytime at mayormartone@gmail.com
PRO BUSINESS
Day one we get right to work. Safe, clean streets are necessary to create an environment where Woonsocket businesses can thrive. A strong business community builds a strong city.
PRO PROPERTY OWNER
Respect property, reduce tax and permitting burdens. Protect your investment. NO permit fees on small repairs or property improvements under $5000. We trust you Woonsocket!
PRO INVESTOR
We must think long term, which is why Donald Martone's Regional Reach Council formation is so important. We must attract regional and national attention. We will create a New River City, a new Woonsocket that it's residents can be proud of.
donald martone
ABOUT YOUR 2026 CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR
Woonsocket, I never planned on running for mayor. Ten years ago, if you had to take a guess, "public servant" would be dead last on my list.
I'm running because i'm tired of watching Woonsocket settle for what I call "The Status Quo" while taxpayers pay more and receive less.
For too long, the same political insiders have made the same promises while our streets became less safe, our downtown lost momentum and residents watched opportunity leave the city.
I'm certainly NOT a career politician. I built my career in the independent contractor space.
In 2008, with just a few thousand dollars ($3,300 to be exact) and nowhere to live, I moved across the country to Los Angeles (a cliche, I know) but for a 25 year old young man that was the best idea I had at the time. I was chasing something greater, I was chasing opportunity. I slept in my car, on couches and took whatever work I could find. I eventually returned home to Rhode Island determined to build something of my own.
Over the past decade, I built a successful real estate business from the ground up. As a licensed Broker/Owner and investor, I have renovated numerous properties, created housing for hardworking people, built businesses and navigated the same permits, taxes, regulations and bureaucracy that frustrate homeowners and small business owners in Woonsocket every day.
After purchasing a distressed, mixed use property on North Main Street sandwiched between a vacant, rat infested restaurant and former motorcycle shop turned "residence" in May of 2023, all I could see in the Woonsocket Theatre District was missed opportunity after missed opportunity.
I learned that Woonsocket is a city filled with history, neighborly people and incredible potential—but also is a city that has accepted problems that should never become normal. Vacant storefronts, drug activity, blight, rising taxes, failing schools and endless excuses from their "leadership."
In 2025, my property tax assessed value arrived in the mail courtesy of "The Status Quo." My taxes not only "increased" but had "skyrocketed" a whopping 134%!
Being well versed the real estate business, naturally I appealed this egregious assault by "The Status Quo", not once, not twice but on my third attempt I was able to be granted a formal tax appeal hearing. This hearing revealed a startling truth to me...The City of Woonsocket's Tax Assessor (and Planning Director for that matter) position was "vacant"! Their sitting Tax Assessor was an intern at best (granted he was a nice guy) but was neither a real estate sales professional nor licensed appraiser. This was the best the City of Woonsocket could do? I questioned...
"Who's in charge here?"
"What else is slipping through the cracks?"
"When did this city begin to decline?"
"Where else are they cutting corners?"
My appeal eventually proved successful and this combined with discovering several needles in my trash bins, on sidewalks and finding a young woman trespassing on my property to smoke crack is why I said to myself, "Instead of complaining Donald, step forward, into the arena."
I believe city hall should work "for" the people—not the other way around.
My priorities are simple:
• Safer streets through stronger public safety.
• Cleaner neighborhoods and renewed pride in every ward.
• Faster permitting and less government red tape.
• Smarter spending with greater accountability for taxpayer dollars.
• Economic growth by supporting small businesses and attracting new investment.
• Leadership that tells the truth, makes decisions and gets results.
By the way, did I mention I'm not yet a "politician"?
I'm not asking for your vote because I have all the answers. I'm asking for your vote because I believe that with my over decade of experience building a network, running a real estate business and taking all the hits (physically, mentally and financially) an entrepreneur can face on a day to day basis, ultimately will benefit this city greatly and is exactly why I believe I am the right candidate to lead Woonsocket out of it's two decades of decline.
I'm asking for your vote because I believe Woonsocket deserves a mayor who will show up every day, listen to residents, make tough decisions and refuse to accept "Well...that's how we've always done it."
This campaign isn't about politics.
It's about proving that STRONGER LEADERSHIP can change the direction of a city.
"The Status Quo" isn't working.
It's time to build a safer, cleaner, stronger Woonsocket—together.
Reach out to me ANYTIME via email: mayormartone@gmail.com
"Take Care of Yourselves and Each Other,"
Donald Martone
Candidate for Mayor
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