Erik Reis Email Address

Recreation and Beach Administrator

The City of Newport provides a full range of municipal services to its residents, businesses, institutions and visitors. Its mission includes all elements of public safety, transportation, recreation, land use control and sanitation. Newport is a major tourism destination in southern New England and has a significant military presence. As a direct service supplier the City of Newport uses a skilled work force and proven service industry technology to provide services, and protect the City's nationally significant natural and historic resources. To remain successful Newport will expand its hospitality, military education, and technology-based economy while protecting its residential desirability. Newport's proximity to the ocean, its historic structures, and natural beauty are the foundation of its past, present and future success. Strategic planning and a strong commitment to public safety, historic preservation, and natural resource conservation will continue to make Newport a highly desirable place to live, work, invest, and play.