NEW: Ed Brady to Run for Mayor of Cranston
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NEW: Ed Brady to Run for Mayor of Cranston
Cranston politician and restaurateur Ed Brady has confirmed to GoLocal that he is running for Mayor in 2028.
The former Republican City Councilman is planning to run as an independent for the seat.
Brady, who has owned a number of restaurants in Rhode Island, told GoLocal he is no longer actively involved with the operation of the Thirsty Beaver restaurants - more below.
Current Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins, who recently battled with the City Council over the city budget, is term-limited and cannot run for reelection.
Brady in Focus
First elected to the Cranston City Council in 2018, Brady stepped down in 2021 in the midst of his term.
Regarding his restaurants, Brady confirmed he has “not been active the last few years” with the Thirsty Beaver.
“I remain a partner as a founder of the three remaining locations,” said Brady.
Other Ventures:
Brady and Jeff Quinlan purchased the historic theater in Cranston.
In 2022, GoLocal wrote about Brady:
Brady, if nothing else, is flexible. The entrepreneur may be Rhode Island’s most clever in his ability to pivot, duck, dive, and thrive.
Brady owns a number of restaurants across southern New England and has big plans.
He took his lumps and came out of the pandemic with an aggressive growth strategy.