Cranston City Council Citywide · Nov 3, 2026
Emilia Vaziri
Candidate for City Council Citywide (incumbent)
Emilia Vaziri, the incumbent, is running for Cranston City Council Citywide in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 6 candidates are running for 3 seats.
Early voting begins · Wed, Oct 14, 2026
Marketing specialist and citywide city councilwoman, appointed to the City Council in September 2025.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Democrat
Steven Stycos, Kristen Haroian and Emilia Vaziri advanced from the September 9 Democratic primary for the three citywide seats. RI Board of Elections · Sep 15, 2026
Where Emilia Vaziri stands: positions on the record
Flock cameras1 sourced position
Supports the Cranston Police Department's continued use of Flock cameras, with clear policies, data retention limits and safeguards.
“I support Cranston Police Department’s continued use of Flock cameras.”
Own statementCranston Herald
School labor contracts1 sourced position
Voted yes on the ordinance ratifying the School Committee's collective bargaining agreement with the Laborers' tradespeople and mechanics unit (passed 6-1, April 2026).
Council voteCranston City Council minutes, April 20, 2026 · Apr 20, 2026
City budget1 sourced position
Said of the mayor's proposed FY2027 budget, which the council rejected, that it was insulting.
“This proposal was insulting,”
Own statementWJAR · Apr 29, 2026
School funding1 sourced position
as reported by the Cranston Herald; not a direct quote
Reported by the Herald as among four Democratic candidates who strongly supported increasing local funding for public schools.
Forum answerCranston Herald
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