Warwick City Council Ward 7 · Nov 3, 2026
John T. Kirby
Candidate for City Council Ward 7 (incumbent)
John T. Kirby, the incumbent, is running for Warwick City Council Ward 7 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
Mail ballot application deadline · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Owner of Kirby Bros. Construction, a Warwick company he established in 1975.
Where John T. Kirby stands: positions on the record
City budget2 sourced positions
Names cutting or minimizing spending as his first goal for 2026.
“First of all, to cut or minimize spending so we can limit spending where it is not necessary.”
Own statementWarwick Beacon · Dec 31, 2025
Voted yes on the resolution for transfers, supplemental appropriations and emergency appropriations (adopted as amended 9-0, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Warwick · May 21, 2026
Career and technical training1 sourced position
In 2024, said he wants more career and technical training for Warwick students so they can start businesses and work in the trades.
“I would like to see more career and technical training available to Warwick students so they, like me, can start a small business and have a career in the trades.”
Own statementWarwick Post · Oct 1, 2024
Charter reform1 sourced position
Voted yes on a resolution asking the General Assembly to amend the city charter so the council advises and consents on mayoral appointments (adopted as amended 9-0, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Warwick · May 11, 2026
Also running for City Council Ward 7
No one else is running for this seat.
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