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Public disputes concerning housing affordability, rents, tenant protections, homeownership, land use, and housing policy.
Counts show individual statements. They do not assign an overall position.
2 statements on this page. Dates: April 17, 2026 to September 18, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: April 17, 2026 to September 18, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: April 17, 2026 to September 18, 2026
Role at the time: Rhode Island state representative and Democratic nominee for mayor of Providence
Statement summary
David Morales said he intends to work with the city council to reintroduce Providence’s rent-stabilization ordinance, seek passage and signature within his first 100 days, and pursue later enforcement.
“In January, I intend to work with the city council when they reintroduce the rent stabilization ordinance.”
In a post-primary WPRI Newsmakers interview, Morales says he would work with the city council on reintroducing the rent-stabilization ordinance, seek passage and signature within the first 100 days, and expects enforcement no earlier than late 2027 or early 2028.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)The case asks whether Providence should adopt the 4% annual rent-increase limit. Morales says he intends to reintroduce, pass and sign the rent-stabilization ordinance, which supports adoption of the policy.
Role at the time: Rhode Island state representative and Providence mayoral candidate, posting on his campaign-linked Instagram account.
Response to this claim
Providence should proceed with the council's rent stabilization proposal despite the mayor's veto.
“After years of community organizing, the Providence City Council has passed Rent Stabilization!”
Morales celebrates the council's passage, criticizes Smiley's veto and calls for continued organizing. The cited words are from the post's written caption. His campaign's housing page embeds this post and states his support for the 4% proposal.
Relative to adopting the proposed 4% rent-cap framework, Morales expresses approval of passage and opposition to the veto. His campaign platform directly endorses the policy, supporting a defense classification.
