EG Republicans Announce Full Slate of Town Council Candidates

EAST GREENWICH, RI—The East Greenwich Republican Town Committee has announced that all five candidates for East Greenwich Town Council have qualified for the ballot this November.

“East Greenwich is very fortunate to have this highly qualified and committed slate of candidates willing to serve the town they love,” said Chuck Barton, party chair.

The candidates include two incumbent council members and three new candidates "with exemplary records of service of civic and community involvement in the town."

From the committee:

Suzanne McGee Cienki and Sean Todd will run for re-election. Sue Cienki is well-known for her service to the town both as a councilor and as a member and head of the School Committee. Sue is an attorney who has lived in town for over 20 years and raised her five children here. Sue is the state director of the National Foundation of Women Legislators (NFWL) a non-partisan educational foundation for elected female officials at the state, county and municipal levels.

Sean Todd has brought a focus on efficiency and consolidation in his service since he was elected to the Council. He is spearheading the consolidation of the Town and school websites and the creation of an ‘EG App’ for mobile phones to modernize communications between town government and residents. Sean is married, with a son entering kindergarten this fall, and a newborn baby.

Newcomers include Sean Barron, a graduate of East Greenwich High School. He is head of Barron Marketing, an outgrowth of Off Track Bedding, a family business for which he worked prior to its sale. Sean has been active in East Greenwich Little League, supporting his school age children.

Andrew Deutsch, another EGHS graduate, has a political pedigree in East Greenwich. His father, Stephen R. Deutsch served East Greenwich in a number of elected offices, including State Senator and Town Council. Andrew moved back to East Greenwich so his daughter would benefit from the advantages the town offers its children. Following in his father’s footsteps, Andrew, a business services representative for Cox Communications, is active in the town as a board member on the East Greenwich Chamber of Commerce.

Nino Granatiero is running for Town Council after showing a deep commitment to the town as a member of the Planning Board and as a member of the Summer’s End board and the board of the East Greenwich Education Foundation. His business experience includes over 26 years as an executive with major corporations, including extensive international experience. He is now co-owner, with his wife Jessica, of two Rhode Island businesses - The Savory Grape, an East Greenwich wine store, and Bristol Yacht Interiors in Warren.

The East Greenwich Republican team for Town Council believes East Greenwich is a great place to live and raise a family. The town has terrific schools, fields and playgrounds for the our children. A vibrant Main Street attracting people from around the state to take a walk and grab a bite to eat. East Greenwich well-managed Town Hall providing good services while maintaining a top credit rating. The Summer’s End Concert and parades providing a slice of Americana. And East Greenwich does not have the scandal and drama plaguing some municipalities.

Speaking for the slate, Sue Cienki and Sean Todd said, “We are experienced and passionate candidates on the Republican Team who are committed to keeping East Greenwich a great place to live. We will make sure your hard-earned tax dollars are spent wisely, and we will promote a great family environment.”

Photo:left to right: Stuart Peterson (School Committee), Sean Todd, Sean Barron, Matt Plain (School Committee), Andrew Deutsch, Sue Cienki and Nino Grantiero