Providence City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Miguel Martinez Youngs

Candidate for City Council Ward 1

21 candidates · 15 seats8 sourced positions

Miguel Martinez Youngs is running for Providence City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.

Mail ballot application deadline · Tue, Oct 13, 2026

Former deputy director of policy for the Providence City Council.

Where Miguel Martinez Youngs stands: positions on the record

Rent stabilization1 sourced position

Supports rent stabilization and says he helped research and draft the policy framework that brought it to the City Council.
“I support rent stabilization.”
Own statementMiguel Martínez Youngs campaign

Housing supply1 sourced position

Calls for zoning reform for more mixed-income and multi-family housing, and a revolving public development fund for permanently affordable housing.
Own statementMiguel Martínez Youngs campaign

Property taxes1 sourced position

Says he will pursue alternative city revenue sources to give homeowners and owner-occupiers property tax relief.
“I will pursue alternative revenue sources for the city that can provide meaningful relief.”
Own statementMiguel Martínez Youngs campaign

Tax breaks and local hiring1 sourced position

Says he will make sure companies that received tax breaks follow the city's law requiring them to hire local residents.
“I will also ensure that entities that have benefited from tax breaks follow the law.”
Own statementMiguel Martínez Youngs campaign

Immigration enforcement1 sourced position

as reported by The Providence Eye; not a direct quote
Said the City Council should set guardrails on local police cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Forum answerThe Providence Eye

Schools1 sourced position

as reported by The Providence Eye
Said the council's role is to make sure Providence schools are adequately funded, working with the School Board.
“I think the City Council’s real role is to ensure that the schools are funded”
Forum answerThe Providence Eye

Transit and bike lanes1 sourced position

Supports protected bike lanes in Ward 1, more bus shelters and better service on routes like the 92.
Own statementMiguel Martínez Youngs campaign

City contracts1 sourced position

Says he will attend Board of Contract and Supply meetings and review the contracts it approves.
Own statementThe Providence Eye

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