Warwick, RIVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Warwick City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026

William A. Foley

Candidate for City Council Ward 1 (incumbent)

16 candidates · 9 seats6 sourced positions

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

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Mail ballot application deadline · Tue, Oct 13, 2026

Retired three-term Ward 1 city councilman and Providence College graduate.

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Democrat

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Where William A. Foley stands: positions on the record

Flock cameras1 sourced position

  • Says Flock cameras serve a useful purpose for law enforcement and public safety.

    “Flock cameras serve a useful purpose and have been used successfully as a tool by law enforcement and for public safety.”

    Own statementWarwick Beacon · Oct 1, 2026

First responder contracts1 sourced position

  • Opposes reopening existing first responder contracts; says issues can be raised when they come up for renewal.

    “I am totally against reopening existing contracts.”

    Own statementWarwick Beacon · Oct 1, 2026

City budget2 sourced positions

  • Names keeping taxes low while keeping city services at a high level as his focus.

    “My focus will continue to be keeping taxes low while ensuring that our city services remain at a high level.”

    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

Affordable housing1 sourced position

  • Calls affordable housing important to the city's health and says several projects are under construction.

    “Affordable housing is important to the short and long term health of our city and state.”

    Own statementWarwick Beacon · Oct 1, 2026

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

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