The Cranston Herald Article

One problem, ITS WARD 2 NOT WARD 4

Araujo challenges incumbent in Ward 4



Andre Araujo recently sent out a press release announcing his run for School Committee in Ward 4.


Araujo, a 32-year-old married father of a young daughter who attends Cranston’s public schools, lives in the Forest Hills neighborhood.


An employee of the U.S. Navy, Araujo also serves as an enlisted technical sergeant with the R.I. Air National Guard and is a vestry board member of the Church of the Ascension in Cranston (Episcopal).


Araujo graduated from East Providence High School in 1991 was discharged honorably from the U.S. Air Force in 1997. He holds two associate degrees, one from CCRI and the other from the Community College of the Air Force; he is nearing completion of his bachelor’s degree at URI.


Araujo, in his release, cited Horton Elementary as one of his top motivations for running.


“We were all very disappointed with the way that Horton Elementary School was shut down and shocked by the callous manner in which our community was treated by the School Committee,” he said. “Instead of just complaining, I want to do something about it. I want to work hard for more reasonable school budgets. I want to work with City Hall to get better state and federal aid and to alleviate the burden from the city property taxpayers. We have hardworking and loyal teachers in the schools that deserve a decent wage so that they can continue to provide quality education to our children.”