Capobianco Not Seeking Re-Election to EP Council At-Large Seat

Two-term City Council-at-Large incumbent Tracy Capobianco has decided to forgo another term on the East Providence City Council. "I'd like to announce that I will not be seeking reelection for Council At Large," Capobianco stated. Capobianco was first elected to the city council for the 2012-2014 term. As a first time candidate for office, she swept into office by defeating her opponent by more than a 2-1 margin.

“First and foremost, I love my community. I was born and raised here, attended the East Providence schools and I’m a true Townie.” That was Tracy Capobianco’s response when asked in 2012 why she decided to run the first time. “I dislike dishonesty in politics and I think candidates should be able to run for office and have a positive interaction on the issues of the day,” she said back then.

Capobianco's campaign for the city-wide council seat featured many enthusiastic supporters from all four wards of East Providence. She then was elected for a second time for the 2014-2016 term, without an opponent. Many of her supporters wanted to see her appointed by her council colleagues as the city's first ever woman Mayor, but that didn't happen. "It's not a big deal," she said at the time. "I didn't push for it too much. Good government is my main concern."

Capobianco has kept a busy profile as a councilwoman, attending many city functions and seemingly avoiding controversy. "I look forward to continuing to doing my best throughout my current term," said Capobianco. "It is just time for me to go in this direction. "I intend to always help this great city when I can and will spend time during the campaign season helping those who I feel will do right for East Providence," she added.

Capobianco's announcement adds to the prior news of four unofficially declared candidates. Announcing already are Ward 3 School Committee incumbent, Nathan Cahoon, Chrissy Rossi for the School Committee At Large seat and Candy Seel and Joe Botelho for the Ward 3 city council seat held by Mayor Tom Rose.