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Cranston City Council votes 7-2 to enter executive session on Patton litigation, seals minutes

5692079 · August 28, 2025
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The Cranston City Council on Aug. 27 voted 7-2 to go into executive session under Rhode Island law for litigation related to Patton v. Cranston City Council, then voted to seal the session minutes.

The Cranston City Council voted 7-2 on Aug. 27 to meet in executive session under Rhode Island law to discuss litigation and then voted to seal the minutes of that closed session.

Council President Jessica Marino moved to take up item 4, an executive session “pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws, section 42-46-5(a)(2), for litigation or prospective litigation regarding Patton versus Cranston City Council,” and the council approved the motion by roll call. The clerk recorded votes: Councilmen Bonanno, Graziano, Heroyan, Andujar, Traficante, Vice President Wall and President Marino voted yes; Councilmen…

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