Cranston Firefighters Endorse Farina for Mayor
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Cranston Firefighters Endorse Farina for Mayor
“Council President Farina has a proven track record since being elected to the city council to advocate for both. We are honored to stand with someone who believes public safety is a priority for continued growth. We look forward to continuing under his leadership to collaborate and provide a safe future for our children and residents,” said Scott Robinson, President of the Cranston Firefighters, IAFF 1363.
Farina announced that he was running for Mayor back in January.
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“I am incredibly honored to have earned the support of our local firefighters. Their endorsement for our vision of a safe, innovative and inclusive city sends a strong signal to our community. We have become the second-largest city in the state and I look forward to working with the union leadership to bring fresh ideas on how we keep our growing community safer, while staying fiscally sound. Together, we will continue to build on a movement that grows our city, where our children can be proud to continue living,” said Farina.
About Farina
Farina was born in Providence on July 11, 1978, and has resided in Cranston his entire life.
He attended the Cranston Public School System graduating from Cranston West with honors in 1996.
Farina chose to get involved in his community and in 2012, ran for and won a citywide seat on the City Council, winning re-election in 2014, 2016 and 2018.
For the 2014 term, Farina served as the Council Vice President and for the 2016 and 2018 terms, he was elected by his peers to be the Cranston City Council President and preside over the leadership of the council.
In 2013 Farina was appointed to a leadership position on the Board of Directors for CODAC, a Cranston nonprofit focused on Behavioral Health and Addiction.