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- "A legislative charter makes recommendations to the state and the STATE DECIDES!"

Here is the language from Warwick's charter: "All powers of the city shall be exercised in the manner prescribed by this Charter, or, if not so prescribed, in such manner as shall be provided >>by ordinance or resolution of the council."<<

Here is language from Cranston's Home Rule Charter: "The inhabitants of the City of Cranston as its boundaries now are or may hereafter be shall continue to be a body politic and corporate under the name of the City of Cranston and as such shall have, exercise and enjoy all rights, immunities, powers, privileges and franchises, and >>shall be subject to all the duties and obligations of a municipal corporation under the constitution and laws of the State of Rhode Island."<<

I've highlighted the specific parts that explain the authority in each city. See that language about "the constitution and laws of the State of Rhode Island" in Cranston's? See how it's NOT in Warwick's?

So, maybe the fake "mayor" can explain how Warwick is beholden to the state when such language is not even in its charter.

Better yet, maybe he can look at the Warwick charter online, find the specific part where it says what he claims it says, and back up his assertions with evidence, for a change.

https://library.municode.com/ri/warwick/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICHREAC