City Council Member Ward 1
This seat represents Ward 1, 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:
Independent
Former Warwick City Council and School Committee member and longtime city budget watchdog with an MBA from Bryant University. He wants property tax relief for seniors and veterans, responsible spending, and more open city government.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for
Independent
Warwick artist, designer and arts teacher who teaches in the after-school program at E.T. Wyman Elementary, where his children attend. He wants strong support for public schools, safer and more walkable streets, and more housing.
Democratic · Incumbent
Warwick City Council member for Ward 1 and council president pro tem, a retired Davies Career and Technical High School teacher and former Ward 6 councilor. He has stressed relief from heavy taxes, better city services and more online access to council meetings.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 11 against, Public Safety and Crime Control 4 for, Public Infrastructure 3 for,
Sources: warwickonline.com · ri.gov