Providence City Council Ward 7 · Nov 3, 2026
David D. Marshall
Candidate for City Council Ward 7
David D. Marshall is running for Providence City Council Ward 7 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
Mail ballot application deadline · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Lifelong Ward 7 resident who has worked as a lieutenant with Providence College Public Safety. He has served as vice president of the Silver Lake Little League.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Democrat
- Campaign website
- www.facebook.com/DavePVD7
Where David D. Marshall stands: positions on the record
Rent stabilization1 sourced position
Told WPRI by email that more discussion is needed and that he is not in favor of rent stabilization until he sees it is fair to both.
“until I see that it’s fair to both, I would say I am not in favor. However, open to future discussion on this topic to finally make it work for all parties.”
Own statementWPRI · Sep 18, 2026
Flock cameras1 sourced position
as reported by The Providence Eye; not a direct quote
Said he would want more information about the cameras' costs and effectiveness before deciding whether to keep them.
“If it’s worth the value as far as solving crimes and helping the people in our neighborhood be safe, absolutely”
Forum answerThe Providence Eye · Sep 3, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
as reported by The Providence Eye; not a direct quote
Suggested exploring the use of abandoned or tax-delinquent properties for housing, with community support.
Forum answerThe Providence Eye · Sep 3, 2026
Noise and neighborhood services1 sourced position
as reported by The Providence Eye; not a direct quote
Called for stronger enforcement of existing noise rules and repairs to damaged roads, drainage and aging sewers.
Forum answerThe Providence Eye · Sep 3, 2026
Schools1 sourced position
as reported by The Providence Eye; not a direct quote
Welcomed the return of Providence schools to local control and said he would support funding for teachers, students and classroom supplies.
Forum answerThe Providence Eye · Sep 3, 2026
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran in the 2022 Democratic primary for Providence City Council, Ward 7 (lost).
Own statementRhode Island 2022 statewide primary results, Providence · Sep 13, 2022
Also running for City Council Ward 7
No one else is running for this seat.
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