Cranston City Council Ward 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Gregory Charpentier
Candidate for City Council Ward 2
Gregory Charpentier is running for Cranston City Council Ward 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Sara Haupt and Jesse Dooley.
Early voting begins · Wed, Oct 14, 2026
Therapist, adjunct professor and emergency room clinician. Holds a master's degree and is a licensed mental health counselor.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Republican
Kristen Haroian holds the Ward 2 seat and is running for a citywide seat; Sara Haupt, Gregory Charpentier and Jesse Dooley are running for Ward 2. Cranston Herald
Where Gregory Charpentier stands: positions on the record
Flock cameras1 sourced position
Says the cameras have helped reduce crime and also need more oversight and public notice of their locations.
“I think the cameras have proven helpful with mitigating crime, and the residents of Cranston deserve a safe city.”
Own statementCranston Herald
Housing and zoning1 sourced position
Says smaller lots that give more people a chance to live comfortably fall under unalienable rights.
“if having smaller lots gives more people the chance to live comfortably and appropriately with dignity, then of course, it seems to me to fall under unalienable rights.”
Own statementCranston Herald
Campaign donations1 sourced position
Says he has taken no campaign donations, so that his debt is only to the people of Cranston.
“The reason I have not taken any campaign donations is because of the radio interviews discussing council members receiving thousands; who will they be beholden to?”
Own statementCranston Herald
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