Robert P. Rodericks
RI · East Providence City Council President and At-Large Councilmember
Robert P. Rodericks is East Providence's council president and at-large councilmember. He previously chaired the School Committee and worked as a school department administrator.
Where Robert P. Rodericks stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Public Safety and Crime Control (3 records), Housing Affordability (1 record),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (2 records)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Robert Rodericks supported the purchase of PFAS-free turnout gear for East Providence firefighters in a 3-2 council vote.
August 7, 2024Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: eastprovidenceri.gov
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 2 oppose
Robert Rodericks publicly defended East Providence's approved 2026–27 budget, saying it funded public safety, infrastructure, education and school-bond debt with the lowest tax increase possible.
October 13, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: eastprovidenceri.gov
Robert Rodericks voted for East Providence's 2022–23 budget, which included additional parks, school, public-safety and infrastructure spending; it passed 3-2.
October 18, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: eastprovidenceri.gov
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 3 support
As an East Providence School Department administrator, Robert Rodericks led school, police and fire staff in developing and training students and staff on the district's first code-red emergency procedures.
October 26, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: eastprovidenceri.gov
Robert Rodericks opposed removing East Providence's Flock license-plate cameras during an August 2026 council discussion about their use and privacy risks.
August 11, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: clerkshq.com
Robert Rodericks voted to support 2024–25 capital funding for a replacement fire ladder truck; the mayor cited his vote while vetoing a council amendment that removed the funds.
October 15, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: eastprovidenceri.gov
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 support
Robert Rodericks voted for East Providence's inclusionary zoning ordinance requiring affordable, deed-restricted homes in larger developments; it passed 4-1.
March 17, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: eastprovidenceri.gov
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 6 support
Robert Rodericks co-sponsored and voted for East Providence's Safe Streets and Roads for All safety action plan; the council adopted it.
May 5, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: clerkshq.com
Robert Rodericks co-sponsored a contract to prepare a Safe Streets and Roads for All plan for the Six Corners area and voted for it; the council rejected it 2-3.
May 5, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: clerkshq.com
Robert Rodericks sponsored and voted for $551,327 in change orders for the East Providence wastewater treatment plant's concrete-lining project; the council approved them.
May 5, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: clerkshq.com
Robert Rodericks pressed for additional road and sidewalk funding in East Providence; after discussions with him and Councilman Fogarty, the mayor added $1.3 million to the proposed 2024–25 capital budget for those improvements.
September 12, 2024Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: eastprovidenceri.gov
Robert Rodericks voted to award a $412,000 contract to build the Riverside Recreation lot; the East Providence council approved it 4-1.
May 20, 2022Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: eastprovidenceri.gov
Robert Rodericks seconded a resolution to pay preconstruction invoices for the new East Providence High School; the council approved it unanimously.
October 29, 2019Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: eastprovidenceri.gov
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Robert Rodericks introduced an ordinance to regulate electric bicycles and their enforcement in East Providence; the council advanced it.
May 5, 2026
Source: clerkshq.com
Robert Rodericks publicly supported East Providence's 2023 property-tax amnesty ordinance, which temporarily waived penalties for qualifying residents who paid overdue taxes.
July 19, 2023
Source: eastprovidenceri.gov
Robert Rodericks co-introduced a $500,000 increase to East Providence's small-business revolving loan fund; the council approved it.
July 18, 2023
Source: eastprovidenceri.gov
Past race Robert P. Rodericks ran in:
- City Council At-Large · November 3, 2026 · East Providence city, Rhode Island · incumbent