Cranston Election Profile: Adam Carbone

CRANSTON, RI — Adam Carbone is running for mayor in Cranston. The 28-year-old Democrat is a newcomer to elected office.

Carbone holds and associate's degree and works as a film producer and comedian.

Campaign website: Carboneforcranston.com

Why are you seeking elective office?

To show people you can be or try to be anyone You want to be, regardless of what people tell you it's supposed to be.

What do you believe should be done to contain the coronavirus pandemic, and what would you do to lessen its economic impacts?

Strict lockdown at the beginning and then ease up after a couple weeks. I think Rhode Island is doing a good job.

Do you believe systemic racism is a problem in America generally and Rhode Island specifically, and if so, what would you do to combat it?

Yes, we need to teach more compassion and stop seeing color. People are people and that's it.

Should the words "Providence Plantations" be removed from the state's name?

Yes

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

They are probably in the Illuminati and I am not

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency)

I feel like he takes himself too seriously , good guy, but I think everyone in office needs to take it down a notch, it's okay you're just a person like everyone else just doing a job. It's okay to make jokes and have fun.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform

I want to fill the Budlong pool with jello, I want to bring Adele to the gazebo, I want to extend the half off app hours at Applebee's, all important issues no one else addresses !

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

I've been producing films and production managing for a long time, so it's really all about maintaining budgets and being really good with people, all stuff I can apply to the position. And I think the best thing is I'm just a guy running for mayor, I'm not a politician.

The best advice ever shared with me was:

Don't let hate be a more powerful motivator than love.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

Besides my silly policies I have a lot of good things I want to do for the city, and at the end of the day I adjust everyone, are you in on the joke ?