Jill Susan Davidson
Democratic · RI · Providence City Council Member, Ward 2
Jill Davidson has represented Ward 2 on the Providence City Council since December 2025 and leads development and communications at the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council. She focuses on stronger public schools, climate resilience, and housing affordability, including rent stabilization.
Where Jill Susan Davidson stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (1 record), Housing Affordability (2 records), Public Infrastructure (1 record)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Was the lead sponsor of an ordinance that lets Providence schools make purchases of $500,000 or less without city contract board review, as the district returns to local control. It passed 12-0.
July 16, 2026Supports Government Efficiency
Source: providenceri.iqm2.com
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 oppose
Voted for letting the city borrow up to $6.2 million to rebuild streets and sidewalks around Benefit Street (the Mile of History Project). It passed 7-3.
December 17, 2025Opposes 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
Voted for letting the city borrow up to $6.2 million to rebuild streets and sidewalks around Benefit Street (the Mile of History Project). It passed 7-3.
December 17, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: providenceri.iqm2.com
Track record — General
General · 5 records
Endorsed Miguel Martínez Youngs, who challenged fellow Councilman John Goncalves in the Ward 1 Democratic primary.
August 19, 2026
Source: wpri.com
Chaired the City Council's working group on the council's role in governing Providence public schools and submitted its report to the council.
July 2, 2026
Source: providenceri.iqm2.com
Was the lead sponsor of an ordinance requiring the city to give the ward's councilor 30 days' notice and hold a neighborhood meeting before selling city-owned property. It passed 12-0.
May 21, 2026
Source: providenceri.iqm2.com
Won the special election for the Ward 2 seat on the Providence City Council with nearly 95% of the vote.
December 2, 2025
Source: rhodeislandcurrent.com
Received the endorsement of former Ward 2 Councilwoman Helen Anthony in the 2025 race to fill Anthony's seat.
November 4, 2025
Source: rhodeislandcurrent.com
Past race Jill Susan Davidson ran in:
- City Council Member Ward 2 · November 3, 2026 · Providence city, Rhode Island · incumbent