RITZ: No Crumbs. Just Results. Announces Re-Election Campaign

Cranston, RI — Cranston City Councilman Frank Ritz today announced his candidacy for re-election, renewing his commitment to what he calls “results over rhetoric” and continuing a record focused on transparency, accountability, and measurable outcomes for Cranston residents.

“Cranston deserves leadership that doesn’t just talk—but delivers,” said Ritz. “We’ve made real progress, but there’s more work to do. I’m running for re-election to keep pushing forward for our residents.”

Ritz said his approach in office has been simple: “Less noise, more results.” He added, “If it doesn’t improve safety, lower costs, or make government more accountable, it’s not worth doing.”

Throughout his time in office, Ritz has built a reputation for being accessible, responsive, and focused on the issues that matter most to taxpayers and families across the city.

“People don’t want excuses from City Hall—they want action,” Ritz said. “That’s the standard I hold myself to every day.”

PROVEN RESULTS:

Increased Transparency in Development

Revised zoning ordinances and doubled the notification radius, ensuring more residents are informed and have a voice in projects impacting their neighborhoods.

Protecting Our Children

Sponsored efforts to strengthen school staff background checks, expanding reviews to 20 years for child endangerment-related offenses.

Reducing Speeding & Improving Safety

Worked with city leadership to implement temporary speed bumps, increased police presence, and restriping of major roadways.

Accessible & Responsive Leadership

Resolved hundreds of constituent issues with a commitment to responding within 24 hours.

Increased Accountability

Held businesses accountable for failing to meet standards and advanced efforts to establish a housing court to protect property values.

Held the Line on Taxes

Voted NO on a 7.4% tax increase and worked across the aisle to reduce the increase nearly in half, delivering over $2.5 million in budget adjustments.

Faster Emergency Response in Schools

Sponsored key fob access for Cranston Police in all school buildings, helping ensure rapid response in emergencies.

“No politics—just progress,” Ritz said. “I’ll continue asking tough questions, demanding clear answers, and delivering results for the people of Cranston.”

He added: “I’m not running to make noise—I’m running to make a difference. And I intend to keep doing exactly that.”

Ritz concluded: “I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together—and I’m ready to keep working every day to move Cranston forward.”