Providence City Council Ward 5 · Nov 3, 2026
Timothy Donahue
Candidate for City Council Ward 5
Timothy Donahue is running for Providence City Council Ward 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Christopher L. Woodley and Jacqueline Goldman.
Mail ballot application deadline · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Public finance and policy professional with 10 years of experience in Rhode Island state government.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Independent
Where Timothy Donahue stands: positions on the record
Housing fund1 sourced position
as reported by The Providence Eye; not a direct quote
Proposed a city housing fund built from federal community development money, borrowing and other revenue to finance housing construction and home repairs.
Forum answerThe Providence Eye
Housing density1 sourced position
as reported by The Providence Eye
Opposed limiting how many college students can live together, saying the city needs more density and construction.
“Making it harder for people to live here is going to keep affordability in a place we don’t want it to be”
Forum answerThe Providence Eye
Immigration enforcement1 sourced position
as reported by The Providence Eye; not a direct quote
Said Providence police should not do immigration enforcement and should intervene if federal agents violate residents' rights.
Forum answerThe Providence Eye
Police oversight1 sourced position
as reported by The Providence Eye; not a direct quote
Proposed shifting some police funding to the civilian review authority when the department fails to address misconduct.
Forum answerThe Providence Eye
Taxes1 sourced position
as reported by The Providence Eye; not a direct quote
Proposed exploring a land-value tax and letting small businesses join the city's self-insured health plan.
Forum answerThe Providence Eye
City finances1 sourced position
Says the city should protect its revenues, invest to grow its tax base and get more leverage from the state on PILOT payments.
Own statementThe Providence Eye
Schools1 sourced position
as reported by The Providence Eye; not a direct quote
Supports continuing to build newer school buildings rather than spending more on outdated facilities.
Forum answerThe Providence Eye
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