City Council Member Ward 9
This seat represents Ward 9, 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
Diego Tomas Arene-Morley is a teacher and clinical social worker in Elmwood who chairs the board of Nuestro Mundo Public Charter School. He wants to expand bilingual public education, housing density and ownership, low-cost solar power, and mental health and addiction services.
Democratic · Incumbent
Juan M. Pichardo has represented Ward 9 on the Providence City Council since 2023 and is its president pro tempore; he was a Rhode Island state senator from 2003 to 2017. He has focused on public schools, more housing and home-repair aid, and services for veterans.
Records: Civil Rights 2 for, Environment and Public Health 2 for, Housing Affordability 2 for,
Sources: pvdeye.org · providenceri.gov