Cranston council votes to bundle and refer several new business items after debate over timing
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Summary
After debate about whether to delay review over the holiday period, the Cranston City Council voted to take several new ordinances as a block and referred them to the appropriate committees for hearings in January.
The Cranston City Council voted Dec. 22 to bundle multiple new-business ordinances and refer them to their respective committees after a contentious procedural debate about whether to delay review until later in January.
Councilman Campiano urged delay, saying the holiday period left limited time to consult residents, police and other stakeholders. "I don't see any urgency," he said, arguing that several items deserve more time for interviews and public comment.
Other members disagreed, noting January committee meetings would provide additional time for vetting. Chairman Andujar and several members said one month was sufficient to review the items before they reach the full council. After discussion the council took a procedural vote to bundle the items (with one item withdrawn without prejudice) and then voted to refer the bundled ordinances to the appropriate committees.
The council clerk conducted roll calls for both the bundling motion and the referral motion; the chair declared both motions passed. The council president said the bundled items would be heard at the January committee schedule and that further public comment would be available at those hearings.
What happens next: the referred ordinances will be scheduled for committee hearings in early January; councilmembers asked staff to ensure notice and that relevant department representatives (police, finance, planning) be available for committee questions.
Sources and attribution: Details and quotes come from the council meeting on Dec. 22, 2025 (statements by Councilman Campiano and Chairman Andujar), as recorded in the meeting transcript.