Cranston City Council Ward 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Jesse Dooley
Candidate for City Council Ward 2
Jesse Dooley is running for Cranston City Council Ward 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Sara Haupt and Gregory Charpentier.
Early voting begins · Wed, Oct 14, 2026
Licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with a Simmons University social work master's. Member of the Rotary Club of Cranston.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Independent
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 Jesse Dooley stands: positions on the record
Council spending oversight1 sourced position
Agrees with the council president's proposal that the council approve any expenditure over $100,000.
“I agree with the council president’s recent proposal to have the council approve any expenditure over $100,000.”
Own statementCranston Herald
Flock cameras1 sourced position
Says the council should take up the Flock camera issue in session and balance public safety with privacy rights.
“I believe the council should take up the issue during session.”
Own statementCranston Herald
Audit committee1 sourced position
Says he would move to have the audit committee meet on a more routine schedule.
“I will move to enact a more routine schedule for the audit committee to meet”
Own statementCranston Herald
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran unsuccessfully as a Democrat for a citywide City Council seat in 2024, as reported by the Cranston Herald.
Own statementCranston Herald
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