Cranston City Council Ward 5 · Nov 3, 2026
Michael Traficante
Candidate for City Council Ward 5 (incumbent)
Michael Traficante, the incumbent, is running for Cranston City Council Ward 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
Early voting begins · Wed, Oct 14, 2026
Ward 5 city councilman and former Cranston mayor. Later served on the School Committee for more than 20 years.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Republican
Avery Mangahas is the only candidate for Ward 1, and Michael Traficante is the only candidate for Ward 5. Cranston Herald
Where Michael Traficante stands: positions on the record
School funding1 sourced position
Voted yes to approve the council's amendments to the FY2025-26 budget, which increased school funding by $357,537 (passed 9-0, April 2025).
Council voteCranston City Council minutes, special meeting, April 23, 2025 · Apr 23, 2025
City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes to adopt the FY2025-26 city budget as amended (passed 9-0, April 2025).
Council voteCranston City Council minutes, special meeting, April 23, 2025 · Apr 23, 2025
Council spending oversight1 sourced position
At a committee hearing on a proposed $100,000 council-approval ordinance, asked why that threshold was chosen and said he would encourage a lower number.
Own statementUprise RI
Also running for City Council Ward 5
No one else is running for this seat.
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