Providence City Council Ward 11 · Nov 3, 2026

Brian Guzman

Candidate for City Council Ward 11

21 candidates · 15 seats6 sourced positions

Brian Guzman is running for Providence City Council Ward 11 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.

Mail ballot application deadline · Tue, Oct 13, 2026

Lifelong Providence resident who worked as a Mayoral Advance for Mayor Brett Smiley. He has lived in Ward 11 for more than 15 years.

Where Brian Guzman stands: positions on the record

Rent stabilization1 sourced position

as reported by WPRI from an email to Target 12
Told WPRI he does not support rent stabilization and that the city should adopt policies addressing the underlying causes of the housing affordability crisis.
“are unintended consequences that will result from this policy that will outweigh the benefits”
Own statementWPRI, "Where incoming Providence city councilors stand on rent control" · Sep 18, 2026

Housing1 sourced position

as reported by The Providence Eye; not a direct quote
Supported more housing construction by streamlining permitting, plus expanded rent relief, limits on property-tax increases, and using city-owned or vacant land for homeownership.
Forum answerThe Providence Eye, "Main Takeaways from the Ward 11 City Council Candidate Forum"

Flock cameras1 sourced position

as reported by The Providence Eye; not a direct quote
Supported strengthening privacy requirements in the city's Flock agreement rather than immediately eliminating the cameras, and opposed expanding the system.
Forum answerThe Providence Eye, "Main Takeaways from the Ward 11 City Council Candidate Forum"

Social services1 sourced position

as reported by The Providence Eye; not a direct quote
Said continued funding for service organizations near Trinity Square should depend on whether they actually provide the services they promise.
Forum answerThe Providence Eye, "Main Takeaways from the Ward 11 City Council Candidate Forum"

Schools1 sourced position

as reported by The Providence Eye; not a direct quote
Said a councilor should advocate for parents, teachers and students while allowing the School Board to govern.
Forum answerThe Providence Eye, "Main Takeaways from the Ward 11 City Council Candidate Forum"

Priorities1 sourced position

Campaign priorities include clean streets and parks, public safety partnerships, affordable housing opportunities, strong public schools, and local business growth.
Own statementBrian Guzman campaign website

No one else is running for this seat.

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