Former GOP Cranston Mayoral Candidate Farina Endorses Democrat for City Council
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Republican Cranston City Council President Michael Farina -- who lost in the GOP Mayoral primary to Ken Hopkins -- is endorsing a Democratic City Council candidate.
"I want to ask you to VOTE for Jessica Marino for Cranston City Council," Farina posted to Facebook. "Ruthanne and I know her well and she has the skills and demeanor to be a great Council Person as one of your City Wide representatives."
Farina, currently a Republican, was previously a registered Democrat.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST"As a wife, mother and lawyer she has great care and passion for our Cranston community. Her professional experience give her a great level of acumen and she will be ready to serve the day she is elected," Farina. "
She has been a fixture at Council meetings for the last 2 years, attending meetings and defending Cranston’s residents. A vote for Jessica is a vote for you, she will fight for you. She is fiscally responsible and will take great care with your tax dollars, she won’t waste your money," he said.
"Always support the best person to lead," he added.
Farina has also endorsed Republicans Don Roach and Robert Ferri for City Council.
