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Hopkins Clinches Mayoral Victory in Cranston

By Olivia Ebertz
Published November 6, 2024 at 2:50 PM EST
Voters in Cranston said they appreciated that Hopkins prioritized lower taxes during his last term, and also that he had a strong regard for public safety professionals.

Incumbent republican Ken Hopkins sailed to victory in Cranston. Voters said they appreciated his lower taxes last term and his strong support for public safety

Incumbent Republican Ken Hopkins won Cranston’s mayoral election last night with 51.6% of the vote. During his victory speech at the fluorescent-lit St. Mary’s Feast Society, Hopkins focused on thanking all of his fellow Republicans for their support and for running in other local races.

Voters in Cranston said they appreciated that Hopkins prioritized lower taxes during his last term, and also that he had a strong regard for public safety professionals.

This story was reported by The Public's Radio. You can read the entire story here.
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Olivia Ebertz
Olivia Ebertz comes to The Public’s Radio from WNYC, where she was a producer for Morning Edition. Prior to that, she spent two years reporting for KYUK in Bethel, Alaska, where she wrote a lot about how the warming climate is forcing local Indigenous communities to change their traditional lifeways.

Prior to her career as a journalist, Olivia worked in film. Her documentaries have screened at festivals worldwide.

Olivia likes to pursue stories inspired by questions from community members.
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