Providence City Council Ward 3 · Nov 3, 2026
Yulyana Torres
Candidate for City Council Ward 3
Yulyana Torres is running for Providence City Council Ward 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
Mail ballot application deadline · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Attorney at Sojourner House and Providence native.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Democrat
- Campaign website
- yulyana.com
Where Yulyana Torres stands: positions on the record
Rent stabilization1 sourced position
Supports rent stabilization and says the city needs to cap rents.
“We need to cap rents to protect our neighbors from being priced out or becoming (further) rent-burdened.”
Own statementYulyana Torres campaign
Immigration enforcement1 sourced position
Says she will push for restrictions and oversight to eliminate collaboration between Providence police and ICE.
“I will also fight for stronger restrictions and oversight mechanisms to eliminate PPD-ICE collaboration and strengthen policies that regulate ICE movement in Providence.”
Own statementYulyana Torres campaign
First priorities1 sourced position
as reported by The Providence Eye; not a direct quote
Said her first priority would be stronger protections against police cooperation with ICE, followed by housing legislation.
Forum answerThe Providence Eye
Housing supply1 sourced position
Supports inclusionary zoning, streamlined permitting and using the Providence Redevelopment Agency and Housing Trust Fund to develop housing.
Own statementYulyana Torres campaign
Schools1 sourced position
Says fully funding Providence public schools is her top priority as a councilor.
Own statementYulyana Torres campaign
City revenue1 sourced position
Wants the city to revisit its contracts and tax deals, including the Superman building tax deal, and get more payments from large institutions.
Own statementYulyana Torres campaign
Small business rents1 sourced position
Says she would advocate for rent caps for small local businesses as well as rent stabilization.
Own statementThe Providence Eye
Public safety1 sourced position
Proposes a preventive-care EMS pilot and more EMS funding, including reopening the former fire station 4 on Rochambeau.
Own statementYulyana Torres campaign
Also running for City Council Ward 3
No one else is running for this seat.
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