Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung

AGE: 43

OCCUPATION/PROFESSION:

RI House of Representatives-State Rep. District 15, Physical Therapist at RI Hospital specializing in neurological injuries

EDUCATION:

Masters of Science in Physical Therapy, Northeastern University; Masters of Science in Media Management, Arkansas State University; Bachelors of Science in Rehab Medicine, Northeastern University; Certificate in Emergency Management, Auburn University

PARTY AFFILIATION:

Republican

HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY HELD ELECTED OFFICE?

Defeated the sitting Speaker of the House in 2020, Currently the proud State Representative of District 15 - Western Cranston

TELL US WHY YOU’RE RUNNING IN 50 WORDS OR LESS:

“I’m ready to lead Cranston’s second comeback! We’ll foster greater economic development working the BioMed and health sectors, revitalize our village hubs, and tackle infrastructure challenges. I’ll work with the council on major concerns regarding speeding, street safety, & flood mitigation, and deliver city services that exceed expectations.”

Kenneth J. Hopkins

AGE: 69

OCCUPATION/PROFESSION:

Mayor City of Cranston

EDUCATION:

Rhode Island College, Bachelor of Arts degree in Education; University of New England, Master’s degree in Education

PARTY AFFILIATION:

Republican

HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY HELD ELECTED OFFICE?

Served as Councilman City Wide from 2017 to 2021 before taking office as Mayor

TELL US WHY YOU’RE RUNNING IN 50 WORDS OR LESS:

“I am running for re-election to continue our work to keep Cranston the premier community in RI. We have restored the city’s financial health, are building new schools, and keeping neighborhoods safe. I want to keep Cranston on the right track. The next four years will be great ones for Cranston.”

Editor’s Note: The Cranston Herald reached out to Cranston’s 2024 Primary candidates with a brief questionnaire. The deadline to return answers was Friday, Aug. 16. This week, the Herald features questionnaires from the Republican candidates for Cranston Mayor, and the five Democratic candidates vying for the District 28 State Senate seat. Watch for more candidate responses in next week’s Cranston Herald.