William Muto
Democratic · RI · Warwick City Council, Ward 6
Warwick city councilman for Ward 6 who grew up in the city's Buttonwoods neighborhood. Priorities include closing the funding gap in Warwick public schools, capping prescription drug costs, and expanding affordable housing.
Where William Muto stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Education Quality (1 record)
Mixed record
Government Spending Reduction (1 support · 1 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support · 1 oppose
Voted against two Warwick vehicle purchases: three plow trucks for water meter service costing $277,817 and four plow pickups costing $246,230. Both purchases passed over his objection.
July 7, 2025Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: warwickpost.com
Voted against a Warwick City Council resolution calling a special election to take back the city's authority to borrow for two new high schools under a $350 million bond. He said the city's school buildings were in poor condition. It failed 7-2.
February 10, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: warwickpost.com
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 1 support
Voted against a Warwick City Council resolution calling a special election to take back the city's authority to borrow for two new high schools under a $350 million bond. He said the city's school buildings were in poor condition. It failed 7-2.
February 10, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
Source: warwickpost.com
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Voted for first passage of an ordinance letting Warwick cut its payment into the retiree health benefits fund by $5 million a year until the state repays school construction costs. He first warned the council about the long-term interest cost. It passed 7-2.
May 4, 2026
Source: warwickpost.com
Voted against expanding where retail marijuana shops may open in Warwick, from the Route 2 corridor to general business and industrial zones. The Warwick City Council approved the change 6-3.
April 27, 2026
Source: warwickpost.com
Past races William Muto ran in:
- Representative in General Assembly · November 3, 2026 · State House District 23; Rhode Island
- Representative in General Assembly · September 9, 2026 · State House District 23; Rhode Island