Justin M. Roias
Democratic · RI · Providence City Council Member, Ward 4
Justin Roias has represented Ward 4, the North End's Charles and Wanskuck neighborhoods, on the Providence City Council since 2023. He focuses on quality-of-life issues, including tougher action on nuisance properties and faster city pickup of illegally dumped items.
Where Justin M. Roias stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Spending Reduction (1 record), Housing Affordability (2 records)
Mixed record
Public Infrastructure (1 support · 1 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support
Voted against letting the city borrow up to $6.2 million to rebuild streets and sidewalks around Benefit Street (the Mile of History Project). It passed 8-5 on its first vote.
December 4, 2025Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: providenceri.iqm2.com
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 2 support
Voted to override Mayor Brett Smiley's veto of the rent stabilization ordinance. The override failed 9-1 because it needed 10 votes.
May 15, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: providenceri.iqm2.com
Co-sponsored and voted for the Providence Rent Stabilization Act, which limits yearly rent increases on many apartments. The council passed it 9-6 on its final vote.
April 16, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: providenceri.iqm2.com
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support · 1 oppose
Voted against letting the city borrow up to $6.2 million to rebuild streets and sidewalks around Benefit Street (the Mile of History Project). It passed 8-5 on its first vote.
December 4, 2025Opposes Public Infrastructure
Source: providenceri.iqm2.com
Was the lead sponsor of an ordinance creating temporary parking areas for residents during winter storms and other emergencies. It passed 15-0.
April 17, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: providenceri.iqm2.com
Track record — General
General · 13 records
Received the endorsement of the Providence Teachers Union for his 2026 re-election race.
August 20, 2026
Source: yahoo.com
Endorsed Miguel Martínez Youngs, who challenged fellow Councilman John Goncalves in the Ward 1 Democratic primary.
August 19, 2026
Source: wpri.com
Received the endorsement of the Rhode Island Working Families Party for his 2026 re-election race.
July 1, 2026
Source: workingfamilies.org
Cast the only no votes against property tax break deals (tax stabilization agreements) for 20 America Street and 386 Atwells Avenue. He also voted against one for 157 Gano Street, which passed 12-3.
February 19, 2026
Source: providenceri.iqm2.com
Voted against changes to city rules on when residents may put trash out for pickup and when bins must be removed. The ordinance passed 10-3.
November 6, 2025
Source: providenceri.iqm2.com
Voted against leasing the Carl G. Lauro Elementary School building to Excel Academy, a charter school. The lease failed 4-8.
July 24, 2025
Source: providenceri.iqm2.com
Wrote to the Providence Zoning Board of Review supporting a permit for New Way Community Center to use a lot at 135 Flora Street for parking. He also asked the center to address neighbors' concerns about trees and traffic.
October 30, 2024
Source: providenceri.gov
Was the lead sponsor of an ordinance requiring city hiring managers to interview at least one qualified Providence public school graduate who applies for a city job. It passed 14-0.
May 16, 2024
Source: providenceri.iqm2.com
Was the lead sponsor of a council resolution calling for openness about school closures and a study of how charter schools affect the school budget. It passed unanimously.
March 7, 2024
Source: providenceri.iqm2.com
Was the lead sponsor of a council resolution urging President Biden to push for a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza and to send aid to Gaza. It passed 11-1.
November 2, 2023
Source: providenceri.iqm2.com
Voted against leasing the Charles N. Fortes Elementary School building to the Achievement First charter school network. The lease passed 8-5.
June 27, 2023
Source: providenceri.iqm2.com
Was the lead sponsor of a council resolution condemning the Tennessee House for expelling Representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson. It passed unanimously.
April 20, 2023
Source: providenceri.iqm2.com
Was elected by the City Council to a four-year term on the board of the Providence Housing Authority.
January 5, 2023
Source: providenceri.iqm2.com
Past race Justin M. Roias ran in:
- City Council Member Ward 4 · November 3, 2026 · Providence city, Rhode Island · incumbent