Cranston City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Avery Mangahas
Candidate for City Council Ward 1
Avery Mangahas is running for Cranston City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
Early voting begins · Wed, Oct 14, 2026
Mental health counselor and founder of the Rhody Civics Club. Holds a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Lesley University.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Democrat
Avery Mangahas is the only candidate for Ward 1, and Michael Traficante is the only candidate for Ward 5. Cranston Herald
Where Avery Mangahas stands: positions on the record
Flock cameras1 sourced position
Opposes Flock cameras, saying a private company should not own surveillance data accessible by a nationwide system.
“I oppose Flock cameras because a private, for-profit company should not own surveillance data accessible by a nationwide system and unaccountable to our local community.”
Own statementCranston Herald
Overnight parking1 sourced position
Lists replacing the overnight parking ban with a permit system among goals for the next term.
“Replace the overnight parking ban with a permit system.”
Own statementCranston Herald
Housing and zoning1 sourced position
Names housing construction and zoning reform among the major issues facing the city.
“Building housing is too difficult and zoning needs to be reformed.”
Own statementCranston Herald
City budget1 sourced position
Names the budget deficit as the top issue and proposes a Tax Review task force.
“The top issue is the budget deficit.”
Own statementCranston Herald
Also running for City Council Ward 1
No one else is running for this seat.
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