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:
Democratic
Miguel Martinez Youngs is a Rhode Island College graduate and former deputy director of policy for the Providence City Council. He supports bringing back a 4% cap on yearly rent increases and adding affordable housing through zoning changes and tax breaks.
Records: Housing Affordability 2 for, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties 1 for
Sources: pvdeye.org · providenceri.gov