It's sad to see one of the only hard working Councilman be forced to leave. Pelletier valued his service and truly cared about the "neighborhood". Although he deserves some blame for his actions, this was still a petty political witch hunt. I hope Mike Sepe, Joe D and the rest of those hack clowns are smiling this morning, because their well being is what really matters. It's all about their own interests, they could care less about Cranston. At the end of the day it's all about protecting absent-minded puppets on the Council. And if you stray away from the litter, Uncle Mike cuts your throat.

Pelletier could have stayed and fought and most likely won. But how much can a guy take especially after going through some heavy personal issues last year? Rumor has it Joe D. overstepped big time and the BOC subpoenaed all kinds of personal information. Like I said, the City Dems don't just cut you they slash your throat. Regardless Pelletier left honorably, without playing Sepe's game because quite frankly he could of took down all of them, especially Navarro and Santamaria.

Now let the gong show begin in Ward 4. What incapable puppet will Sepe drum up?

Sox, not sure where your coming from with the names your dropping.. But this came down to what is the law is the law.. It's atypical RI busienss as usual " johnny who ya know" politics that would turn the cheek on a "minor" infraction.. Simple as this .. He broke the law as a public official, No matter the good done it's washed away quickly by willingly breaking the charter rules.. How convienent he found "suitable" housing just 2 days after the city council called a meeting about his move out of Ward 4 ..

And to no suprise he's done the same thing here by resigning before what was to be a scheduled hearing tomorrow... He knew he couldnt beat it this time.. This should send a signal to all in City Council that business as usual days are gone !

I have to agree with you both.....he is one of the 'good guys' who bent over backwards to help the people of Cranston. Now if you want to talk about following the letter of the law go back and look at them all, I believe the charter also calls for a certain amount of required attendence, go check some of the so called minority dems fall short of that I believe.

To all, This was not a one "count" versus Pelletier, He has cosistently broken his word, starting with his "inside baseball" with Fung. I know what he did as I was running with him as the nominated Mayoral candidate. He tiped off the Mayor on my scheduled Press conference. His reward, among others was to get his then girl friend(her whole family worked for his last election) a job in city hall, at the same time simialr positions were being laid off. There's more, but this all goes to character and integrity, without which you can not and should not serve. It is all so sad but true!
Citizen Tomlins

Richard Tomlins aka Citizen Tomlins should get his facts straight. She took the test for the position before they dated AND she scored NUMBER ONE on the test, thus making her the first person the city had to call to offer the position to 6 months later when the other person retired. These facts have been given to Mr. Tomlins from the city's HR Department, but he continues to make these absurd unfounded remarks. Please get it right before you make accusations against innocent people.

Richard please get your walker and head back 2 your rm so u can take your med your getting 2 upset. maybe someday u can be the mayor or even the pres,

He made the right decision as he knew the truth would prevail and he didn't want all his dirty laundry aired!
Ward 4 deserves better than this. Rob "used" to be a good councilman however he got lost the few years for all the wrong reasons!
Good luck Rob you can now live free without worry who knows where you are sleeping at night!!!!

Rob Pelletier's decision to resign was the correct decision. He moved from the 4th ward and, therefore, he was ineligable to hold office according to the Cranston city charter. When he moved and where he moved to will be determined by the Cranston board of canvasses.
A legal challenge would have cost the taxpayers monies that this city could ill afford to spend.

Thank you John Lanni for that incredible legal analysis. It was almost as exciting as your gregarious personality! However you fail to mention the fascinating details of your involvement but I'm sure that was just an oversight. Anyway, I hope you and Mike Sepe are very happy this week, you got your guy!

Sox, I didn't know that your were a part time phychiatrst. Or maybe you picked up a few pointers during your counseling sessions but in any case you need further help with your anger management problems.

Anger? Ha ha no not anger.

u rock sox u hit the nail on the head lanni sepe and all the other puppets are a joke

Mister Good Guy,this whole situation "stinks" and you should see the next line of puppets salivating over the Ward 4 seat. This seat will go Republican in the fall.

Good Luck Rob. You did the right thing! Now you can live anywhere you want within Cranston!
You saved yourself from the embarassment of airing your dirty laundry as well as others!
Ward 4 will be just fine!

Rob good luck, and thank you for your help. In most of the posts, there is truth in all, and it seems to be all political. Whether it be City Council or Associations, it seems the same thought process to help people is always present. Normal politcal behavior, that just costs money and time to taxpayers.

Thank you Rob Pelletier for your outstanding service to Ward 4. You were a responsive ad dedicated representative. Should you choose to run again, my family will support you.

Best of Luck !