Annajane Elizabeth Yolken
Democratic · RI
Annajane (AJ) Yolken is a public health worker at Project Weber/RENEW, a harm reduction and recovery nonprofit, and a Federal Hill resident. She backs rent stabilization, more housing at all income levels, city protections for immigrants, and safer streets.
Where Annajane Elizabeth Yolken stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (6 records), Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties (1 record), Social Programs and Welfare (1 record),
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 6 support
Submitted testimony supporting a Connecticut bill to prevent overdose deaths and improve access to treatment.
February 18, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: cga.ct.gov
Supported extending Rhode Island's overdose prevention center pilot in testimony to lawmakers.
February 28, 2023Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: browndailyherald.com
Co-authored a medical journal article urging wider use of overdose prevention centers.
July 15, 2022Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: jamanetwork.com
Co-signed a public comment supporting Rhode Island's proposed rules for overdose prevention centers.
December 21, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: risos-apa-production-public.s3.amazonaws.com
Opposed a proposed ban on medical marijuana use at Rhode Island's Veterans' Home.
December 27, 2018Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: riaclu.org
Signed a letter asking Rhode Island senators to reconsider a bill imposing harsh penalties after drug overdose deaths.
May 21, 2018Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: riaclu.org
Track record — Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties · 1 support
Published an article urging Rhode Island to limit solitary confinement in state prisons.
July 15, 2016Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Source: solitarywatch.org
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support
Signed a letter seeking a Rhode Island tax credit for businesses that donate surplus food.
January 10, 2024Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: rifoodcouncil.org
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
Co-signed comments asking Rhode Island to end a ten-year pilot license ban for people with past drug convictions.
August 30, 2018Supports Civil Rights
Source: dem.ri.gov
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Received the Providence Teachers Union's endorsement for the 2026 Ward 13 council race.
August 20, 2026
Source: aol.com
Testified to Connecticut lawmakers about the overdose prevention center operated by Project Weber/RENEW.
February 21, 2025
Source: ctmirror.org
Co-authored research on how Rhode Island police responded to overdose calls.
October 18, 2022
Source: link.springer.com
Past race Annajane Elizabeth Yolken ran in:
- City Council Member Ward 13 · November 3, 2026 · Providence city, Rhode Island