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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$390.2M (FY2023)
Total spending$414.9M (FY2023)
Taxes$188.0M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$96.6M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$5,025 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
202559 housing units ($15.5M)

Recent meetings

Wed Mar 4, 2026

Joint Meeting with School Committee

✓ Decided: Council and School Committee discussed a $31 M repair bond but took no action

The joint City Council and School Committee meeting on March 4, 2026 presented the condition of Cranston public schools and a proposed $31.9 million repair/renovation bond. Council members and committee members asked numerous questions about costs, timelines, and larger bond options. No motions, votes, or formal decisions were recorded during the meeting.

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     (The following is not a verbatim transcript of comments or discussion that occurred during the meeting, but rather a summarization intended for general informational purposes.   All motions and votes are the official records).               CRANSTON CITY COUNCIL CRANSTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE JOINT MEETING     Jessica M. Marino, President, City-Wide Bridget R. Graziano, Ward 1 Daniel Wall, Vice-President, Ward 6 Kristen E. Haroian, Ward 2 Richard D. Campopiano, City-Wide             Andy M. Andujar, Ward 3 Christopher E. Buonanno, City-Wide Frank J. Ritz, Jr., Ward 4   Michael A. Traficante, Ward 5 MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.   The Joint meeting of City Council and Cranston School Committee was held on Wednesd ay, March 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM. in the Cranston High School East Auditorium, 899 Park Ave., Cranston, RI   02910. Remote participation was offered.   YouTube Live Stream   The meeting is available on YouTube. Click the link below to observe the proceedings.   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtE9vwA1B1PQHuftrNPcZjg     I.             CALL TO ORDER   The Council meeting was called to order by Council President Wall at 7:04 P.M., followed by call to order of the School Committee meeting by Chairman Fusco.   II.     [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 2, 2026

Special City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council discussed audited 2025 financial statements, no formal actions taken

The City Council reviewed the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, noting a $6.5 million deficit in the General Fund and a $3.9 million deficit in the School Fund. Council members asked questions about the sources of the deficits, the impact on the city’s bond rating, and the status of property‑tax collections. The administration reported ongoing efforts to implement budgetary controls, a hiring freeze, and other cost‑saving measures. No motions, votes, or formal decisions were recorded during the meeting.

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     (The following is not a verbatim transcript of comments or discussion that occurred during the meeting, but rather a summarization intended for general informational purposes.   All motions and votes are the official records).               CRANSTON CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting     Jessica M. Marino, President, City-Wide Bridget R. Graziano, Ward 1 Daniel Wall, Vice-President, Ward 6 Kristen E. Haroian, Ward 2 Richard D. Campopiano, City-Wide Andy M. Andujar, Ward 3 Christopher E. Buonanno, City-Wide Frank J. Ritz, Jr., Ward 4   Michael A. Traficante, Ward 5 SPECIAL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL   -MARCH 2, 2026-   Special meeting of the City Council was held on Monday, March 2, 2026 in the Cranston High School East Auditorium, 899 Park Ave., Cranston, Rhode Island.   I.             CALL MEETING TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by the Council President.   II.             ROLL CALL:   Roll call showed the following members present: Councilwoman Graziano, Councilmen Andujar, Ritz, Traficante, Councilwoman Vaziri, Councilmen Campopiano, Buonanno, Council Vice-President Haroian and Council President Wall -9. Also Present: Anthony Moretti, Chief of Staff; Nicole Renzulli, Governmental Affairs & Communications [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 17, 2026

Regular City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approved tax abatements and adopted zoning change for Dunkin' Donuts site

The City Council adopted several resolutions, authorized real estate and tangible tax abatements, and approved tax interest waiver approvals, all with unanimous votes. A zoning amendment allowing a Dunkin' Donuts development on Plainfield Pike was also adopted. Additional ordinances and honors were passed without opposition.

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     (The following is not a verbatim transcript of comments or discussion that occurred during the meeting, but rather a summarization intended for general informational purposes.   All motions and votes are the official records).               CRANSTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Monthly Meeting     Jessica M. Marino, President, City-Wide Bridget R. Graziano, Ward 1 Daniel Wall, Vice-President, Ward 6 Kristen E. Haroian, Ward 2 Richard D. Campopiano, City-Wide Andy M. Andujar, Ward 3 Christopher E. Buonanno, City-Wide Frank J. Ritz, Jr., Ward 4   Michael A. Traficante, Ward 5 REGULAR MEETING - CITY COUNCIL   -FEBRUARY 17, 2026-   Regular meeting of the City Council was held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 869 Park Ave., Cranston, Rhode Island.   I.             CALL MEETING TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:02 P.M. by the Council President.   II.             ROLL CALL:   Roll call showed the following members present: Councilwoman Graziano, Councilmen Andujar, Ritz, Traficante, Councilwoman Vaziri, Councilmen Campopiano (appeared at 7:45 p.m.), Buonanno, Council Vice-President Haroian and Council President Wall -9.   Also Present: Anthony Moretti, Chief of Staff, Nicole Renzulli, G [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 20, 2026

Regular City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: City Council approved amendment to the 2025-2026 municipal budget

The council unanimously approved the December 2025 meeting minutes, a new liquor license for Brewed Awakenings pending required documents, and resolutions authorizing real estate and tangible tax abatements. It also adopted an ordinance amending the 2025‑2026 municipal budget, a zoning code amendment, and a revised ordinance to sell city‑owned property on Cardinal Rd. Additionally, Jessica Marcil was appointed to the Juvenile Hearing Board as an alternate.

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     (The following is not a verbatim transcript of comments or discussion that occurred during the meeting, but rather a summarization intended for general informational purposes.   All motions and votes are the official records).               CRANSTON CITY COUNCIL     Jessica M. Marino, President, City-Wide Bridget R. Graziano, Ward 1 Daniel Wall, Vice-President, Ward 6 Kristen E. Haroian, Ward 2 Richard D. Campopiano, City-Wide             Andy M. Andujar, Ward 3 Christopher E. Buonanno, City-Wide Frank J. Ritz, Jr., Ward 4   Michael A. Traficante, Ward 5 REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL   -JANUARY 20, 2026-               Regular meeting of the City Council was held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 869 Park Ave., Cranston, Rhode Island.           I.             CALL MEETING TO ORDER:               The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by the Council President.   II.             ROLL CALL:               Roll call showed the following members present:   Councilmen Andujar, Ritz, Traficante, Councilwoman Vaziri, Councilmen Campopiano, Buonanno, Council Vice-President Haroian and Council President Wall -8.               Absen [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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