Navigating Change: Newport’s Course for the Next Decade

Description

This seminar explores the key forces of change shaping Newport’s future, with a focus on three critical areas: infrastructure, housing and education. We will discuss the challenges the city faces in these areas and the major reforms being implemented to address them. Along the way, Xay will also share his personal insights from his service. Join us for a thoughtful look at how Newport is adapting and planning for the next decade.

Instructor Biography

Xaykham ("Xay") Khamsyvoravong, Esq., is an experienced civic leader and trusted expert on state and local finances with a two-decade track record of helping communities address big challenges. He currently serves as a member of the Newport City Council after having finished a term as the council chair and mayor of Newport. Prior to his election, Xay worked as a managing director at CBRE Investment Management and served nearly a decade as the chairman of Rhode Island’s largest drinking water utility. For his impressive work in the private and public sectors, Xay has been named by Rhode Island Monthly, the Providence Journal and Providence Business News as one of Rhode Island’s most impactful young leaders. In addition, he’s been featured by national outlets, including the New York Times, Boston Globe and NPR for his thoughtful public policy approaches. Xay is a double graduate of Brown University, holds a law degree from Roger Williams University and is admitted to practice in Connecticut and Rhode Island.