Anna M. Sousa
RI · East Providence City Council Member, Ward 2
Anna M. Sousa represents Ward 2 on the East Providence City Council. A registered nurse and nursing assistant instructor, she focuses on waterfront development, youth activities and mental health resources.
Where Anna M. Sousa stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record), Housing Affordability (2 records),
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Sousa sponsored and moved a resolution supporting East Providence's tree-planting and pruning program; the council approved it. A tree-commission representative urged maintenance funding during public comment.
August 11, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: clerkshq.com
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Sousa moved amendments and approval of two resolutions to improve safety at East Providence High School, removing the word 'contract' from the Synet and Challenge Electronics proposals before passage.
September 1, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: clerkshq.com
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 2 support
Sousa seconded the successful final vote on a five-year property-tax stabilization for new accessory dwelling units, intended to encourage housing construction.
July 7, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: clerkshq.com
Anna Sousa voted for East Providence's inclusionary zoning ordinance requiring developments of more than ten homes to reserve at least 15% as deed-restricted affordable units, or 20% for waterfront developments using tax increment financing.
March 17, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: eastprovidenceri.gov
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 3 support
Sousa sponsored and moved a resolution directing East Providence public works to implement a parking plan and signage at Weaver Library; the council approved it.
August 11, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: clerkshq.com
Sousa moved approval of a $340,035 capital appropriation for Pierce Softball Field improvements, including parking, paths and lighting; the council approved it.
July 7, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: clerkshq.com
Sousa voted against a Six Corners Safe Streets planning and engineering contract; it failed 2–3. At the same meeting she seconded the successful East Providence Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Action Plan.
May 5, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: clerkshq.com
Track record — General
General · 1 record
The City of East Providence identifies Sousa as its Ward 2 councilmember and a medical-surgical registered nurse at Rhode Island Hospital and Tockwotton on the Waterfront who coordinates and teaches the Community College of Rhode Island nursing assistant program.
October 26, 2026
Source: eastprovidenceri.gov
Past race Anna M. Sousa ran in:
- City Council Ward 2 · November 3, 2026 · East Providence city, Rhode Island · incumbent