Warwick City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Robert Cushman

Candidate for City Council Ward 1

16 candidates · 9 seats4 sourced positions

Robert Cushman is running for Warwick City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against William A. Foley and Stuart Wilson.

Mail ballot application deadline · Tue, Oct 13, 2026

Former Warwick city councilman and School Committee chair.

Where Robert Cushman stands: positions on the record

Flock cameras1 sourced position

Would suspend Warwick's Flock cameras immediately while the governor's statewide review proceeds.
“Suspend immediately Warwick’s Flock cameras while the governor’s statewide review proceeds.”
Own statementWarwick Beacon · Oct 1, 2026

Affordable housing1 sourced position

Supports affordable housing if new construction fits the scale and character of existing neighborhoods.
“I support affordable housing, but new construction must fit the scale and character of existing neighborhoods.”
Own statementWarwick Beacon · Oct 1, 2026

City budget1 sourced position

Proposes a Forecasting and Audit Committee on the council to present financial information to the public in open forums.
“I will propose a Forecasting and Audit Committee be created on the council to present clear financial information to the public in open forums where responsible options can be explored.”
Own statementWarwick Beacon · Oct 1, 2026

Neighborhood priorities1 sourced position

Says he would prioritize restoring Ward 1's neighborhood infrastructure and public spaces, with residents helping set priorities.
“I will prioritize restoring Ward 1’s neighborhood infrastructure and public spaces”
Own statementWarwick Beacon · Oct 1, 2026

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