Providence City Council Ward 5 · Nov 3, 2026
Christopher L. Woodley
Candidate for City Council Ward 5
Christopher L. Woodley is running for Providence City Council Ward 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jacqueline Goldman and Timothy Donahue.
Mail ballot application deadline · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Pastor and basketball coach who has also worked as a manager at the Hilton hotel.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Republican
Where Christopher L. Woodley stands: positions on the record
Recreation1 sourced position
as reported by The Providence Eye
Called recreation centers for Ward 5 his top priority and the reason he is running.
“That’s the only reason why I’m running, because I want to put recreational centers over here.”
Forum answerThe Providence Eye
Housing1 sourced position
as reported by The Providence Eye; not a direct quote
Focused on attracting investment, increasing housing supply and reducing regulatory barriers rather than restricting student housing.
Forum answerThe Providence Eye
Streets and budget1 sourced position
Says he would work on the budget and on fixing streets in his first year.
“I would have ten toes down working on fixing the budget right away fixing our streets my first year”
Own statementThe Providence Eye
Immigration enforcement1 sourced position
as reported by The Providence Eye; not a direct quote
Declined to say whether he supports or opposes ICE; said people who commit crimes should face consequences and law-abiding immigrants should stay with their families.
Forum answerThe Providence Eye
Traffic and transit1 sourced position
as reported by The Providence Eye; not a direct quote
Proposed more motorcycle police for speeding and RIPTA routes that cross neighborhoods without going downtown first.
Forum answerThe Providence Eye
Schools1 sourced position
as reported by The Providence Eye; not a direct quote
Proposed expanding trade programs so students can graduate high school with training for careers such as welding or nursing.
Forum answerThe Providence Eye
Homelessness1 sourced position
as reported by The Providence Eye; not a direct quote
Called for better shelters, meals, transportation and job programs, financed partly by outside private investment.
Forum answerThe Providence Eye
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