Cranston Forward Launches as a Resident-Driven Political Action Committee Focused on Cranston Government
Group has formed to organize residents and advocate for policies to make Cranston city government more accessible, inclusive, accountable, open, transparent, and representative of the full diversity of the city.
Cranston, RI - The community organizing group Cranston Forward proudly announces it’s formation as a Political Action Committee (PAC) with the mission to organize and advocate to ensure resident engagement in city government. The organization was formed by a multi-generational, racially, ethnically and politically diverse group of residents from across Cranston. The goal of Cranston Forward is to organize Cranstonians to advance policies and support leaders responsive to the needs of residents, particularly in Cranston communities that have been left out of the decision making process.
Cranston Forward’s vision is a Cranston city government that is inclusive, transparent and responsive to the community’s needs. Cranston Forward will also support policies that are equitable and economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable, and a government that facilitates social justice and identifies solutions among people and parties of differing viewpoints.
The organization will announce its 2021 policy priorities in the coming month. They will include issues affecting diversity, equity and inclusion in the areas of education, sustainable community development, and environmental and social justice.
To learn more about how to get involved, or to become a member, visit CranstonForward.org. Becoming a voting member of Cranston Forward requires completing the member code of conduct, and paying of sliding scale annual dues or requesting a waiver (for anyone where cost would be a barrier). People who are not ready to become members but who want to learn about advocacy opportunities can sign up to receive action alerts on the website.
The inaugural board of directors, elected democratically by the resident organizing committee of people who came together to form Cranston Forward, are:
Co-Chairs - Norly Germain and Vilna Tejeda
Treasurer - Michael Beauregard
Secretary - Giona Balvega
Board Members - Miya Lohmeier, James Lyons, Tara Quinn, Katie Richard, and Karen Rosenberg
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