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Votes at a glance: Cranston City Council approves labor contracts, appointments and budget adjustments
Summary
At its April 28 meeting the council approved two collective bargaining agreements, multiple appointments and several budget and tax-related measures. A licensing matter for Merlino Pizzeria was continued pending a Rhode Island Division of Taxation letter.
The Cranston City Council on April 28 approved a slate of measures including two collective bargaining agreements, personnel appointments and several finance-related resolutions. Most votes were taken by roll call and passed unanimously, and a licensing case was continued for lack of a required Division of Taxation letter.
Key outcomes at a glance:
- Ratified Teamsters Local 251 collective bargaining agreement (Ordinance 032501), covering July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027; approval was made subject to scrivener’s errors being corrected as identified by the solicitor. Director Favicchio and the administration said the contract is budgeted for and affordable. (Passed by roll call.)
- Ratified Local Union 1322 collective bargaining agreement (Ordinance 032502),…
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