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City Council Member Ward 8

This seat represents Ward 8, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.

What does this office do?

  • Passing city laws, called ordinances
  • Approving the city budget
  • Funding city services, such as police, trash, and parks

Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,

Candidates:

Democratic · Incumbent

James Taylor has represented Ward 8, which covers Elmwood, South Elmwood and Reservoir Triangle, on the Providence City Council since 2019. He previously worked for the Providence Fire Department.

Records: Government Efficiency 1 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 for, Housing Affordability 1 against,

Sources: pvdeye.org · providenceri.gov