Providence City Council Ward 13 · Nov 3, 2026
Annajane Yolken
Candidate for City Council Ward 13
Annajane Yolken is running for Providence City Council Ward 13 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
Mail ballot application deadline · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Works at Project Weber/RENEW, a peer-led organization serving Rhode Islanders experiencing homelessness. She helped co-found the Substance Use, Policy, Education, and Recovery PAC.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Democrat
- Endorsed by
- Council President Rachel Miller Annajane Yolken campaign website
- Campaign website
- www.annajaneyolken.com
Where Annajane Yolken stands: positions on the record
Rent stabilization1 sourced position
Says she strongly supports rent stabilization and will fight for it until it becomes law, alongside building more housing at all income levels.
“I strongly support rent stabilization, and will fight hard every day until it becomes law.”
Own statementAnnajane Yolken campaign website, Policy Priorities
Flock cameras1 sourced position
as reported by The Providence Eye; not a direct quote
Said the first legislation she would pursue would be ending the city's use of Flock cameras.
Forum answerThe Providence Eye, "Main Takeaways from the Ward 13 City Council Candidate Forum"
Immigration enforcement1 sourced position
Says she will continue the council's sanctuary policies barring voluntary police cooperation with ICE and use city resources to protect immigrants.
“I will proudly continue that work and ensure that city resources are used to protect immigrants.”
Own statementAnnajane Yolken campaign website, Policy Priorities
Schools1 sourced position
as reported by The Providence Eye; not a direct quote
Said the council should ensure schools are adequately funded while letting the School Board govern, and expressed concern about charter-school expansion.
“I really feel that we should not be handing over the keys of city property to charter schools,”
Forum answerThe Providence Eye, "Main Takeaways from the Ward 13 City Council Candidate Forum"
Atwells Avenue1 sourced position
as reported by The Providence Eye; not a direct quote
Said businesses operating under city licenses must be held accountable when they violate their terms.
“A license is a privilege, not a right,”
Forum answerThe Providence Eye, "Main Takeaways from the Ward 13 City Council Candidate Forum"
Safer streets1 sourced position
Supports investment in safer streets, better sidewalks, traffic calming, bike infrastructure, and a strong RIPTA bus system.
Own statementAnnajane Yolken campaign website, Policy Priorities
Also running for City Council Ward 13
No one else is running for this seat.
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