Cranston City Council Ward 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Sara Haupt
Candidate for City Council Ward 2
Sara Haupt is running for Cranston City Council Ward 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jesse Dooley and Gregory Charpentier.
Early voting begins · Wed, Oct 14, 2026
Civil and environmental engineer and senior project manager. Holds a master's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Rhode Island.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Democrat
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 Sara Haupt stands: positions on the record
Flock cameras1 sourced position
Does not object to police cameras but says the city does not need Flock Safety or another for-profit company for mass surveillance.
“I don’t think we need Flock Safety or any other for-profit company providing mass surveillance in our city.”
Own statementCranston Herald
Housing and zoning1 sourced position
Says reducing the minimum lot size makes sense given housing costs, and wants stormwater management paired with new development.
“Given the cost of housing right now, I think it makes sense to remove barriers for developing additional housing including reducing the minimum lot size.”
Own statementCranston Herald
City budget1 sourced position
Calls the budget crisis her top priority.
“Fixing the budget so that we can fix everything else is my top priority.”
Own statementCranston Herald
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