Candidates

Anthony Melillo

Anthony Melillo, a 30+ year resident of the City of Cranston, announced his candidacy to become the Ward 6 Representative to the Cranston City Council. Anthony resides in the Garden City neighborhood of Cranston with his Wife, Elena. Anthony is the Current Ward 6 School Committee representative.

“I have been blessed to raise my family in the City of Cranston over the past 30+ years and to have sent three of my daughters through the Cranston Public School System.”

As a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design with a degree in Culinary Arts Anthony has enjoyed a successful career in the Foodservice Industry for 30+ years, spending 17 of those years as a successful Food Service Director for Cranston Department of Senior Services. During his time there, Anthony developed department budgets and learned the workings of the City Budget process. Anthony is now the Director of Sales for DiLanna Foodservice, a local food service distributor. Melillo will bring his years of experience from the public and private sector to the Cranston City Council.

Melillo’s Priorities will be…

1. Taxes and Fiscal Responsibility: I pledge to prioritize responsible spending and keep taxes affordable for our residents. It is crucial to control government costs while ensuring essential services are adequately funded.
2. Education: I will remain committed to supporting our schools in Cranston, making sure students receive a high-quality education and access to necessary resources. I will advocate for increased funding and initiatives that improve educational opportunities for all.
3. Public Safety: I recognize the importance of public safety and will work to support our law enforcement agencies to keep our neighborhoods safe. This includes providing adequate resources, training, and support to our police and fire departments.
4. Infrastructure: I understand the significance of well-maintained infrastructure, such as street paving and utilities. I will prioritize infrastructure projects and seek funding opportunities to ensure our city's infrastructure meets the needs of residents and businesses.
5. Economic Development: As a representative of Ward 6, I will ensure that economic development opportunities are balanced and considerate of the interests of our neighbors. I will promote sustainable growth and work towards creating an environment that attracts businesses while preserving the character of our community.
6. Fair Cost-Sharing: It is essential that the State of Rhode Island pays its fair share of the costs associated with providing police and fire services to the Howard complex. I will actively advocate for a fair and equitable arrangement that does not place an undue burden on the city.

By focusing on these key issues, I aim to address the concerns and priorities of our community and work towards building a better future for everyone in Ward 6 and the city as a whole.