Providence Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
David Talan
Candidate for Mayor
David Talan is running for mayor of Providence in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against David Morales.
Mail ballot application deadline · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Retired computer systems analyst and chemical and nuclear engineer. He has worked for two state representatives.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Republican
Where David Talan stands: positions on the record
Rent stabilization1 sourced position
Supports Mayor Smiley's veto of rent stabilization and says the answer is increasing the housing supply.
“Support the veto.”
Own statementRhode Island Current Voter Guide
Immigration enforcement1 sourced position
Generally supports the mayor's order that police not assist ICE, but would turn violent felons and other serious criminals over to ICE.
“I support, in general, the mayor’s order for the police not to assist ICE.”
Own statementRhode Island Current Voter Guide
Tax stabilization agreements1 sourced position
Supports tax stabilization for buildings that would not be built otherwise, with affordable housing quotas and a limited term of about 10 years.
Own statementRhode Island Current Voter Guide
Flock cameras1 sourced position
Called Flock cameras a valuable tool and said he has no problem with them if they are properly used.
“If properly used, I don’t have any problem with it at all.”
Own statementSteveAhlquist.news · Sep 14, 2026
Question 71 sourced position
as reported by Rhode Island Current; not a direct quote
Opposes Question 7 and criticized it at an Aug. 25, 2026 mayoral forum.
Forum answerRhode Island Current · Aug 31, 2026
Schools1 sourced position
Proposes cutting the number of students bused from 9,000 to 4,500 by offering neighborhood schools to families who choose them.
Own statementRhode Island Current Voter Guide
Policing1 sourced position
Says the current police force of just under 500 is appropriate and that mental health and similar matters are best handled by private civilian agencies.
Own statementRhode Island Current Voter Guide
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Providence School Board, District 4, in 2024 (lost).
Own statementRI.gov · Nov 5, 2024
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