PROMISED. DELIVERED. - PROMETIDO. CUMPLIDO.
JUAN DELIVERS FOR WARD 9
Juan Cumple con el Distrito 9
- Co-sponsored the Providence Rent Stabilization Ordinance with Council President Rachel Miller to cap annual rent increases at 4% and create a municipal Rent Board.
- Voted to pass it and voted to override the veto. The cap fell one vote short this year. Re-electing the councilors who fought for it can pass it next year.
- Voted to invest more than $50 million in the city's Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
- Expanded funding for the City's Home Repair Program so low-income homeowners can keep their homes.
- Led local action and backed state legislation to fight home title fraud and deed theft.
Housing Security
STILL FIGHTING
Education & Opportunity
DELIVERED
- A new $82 million Pre-K-8 school: the Lima/Stuart campus replacing Gilbert Stuart, with a dual-language program.
- As Chair of the HOPE Committee, advocated for returning Providence Public Schools to local control.
- Co-sponsored the resolution endorsing mandatory Ethnic Studies coursework in Providence schools.
Safe, Clean Neighborhoods
DELIVERED
- $300,000 in new LED lighting at O'Neil Park in Roger Williams Park.
- Neighborhood clean-ups and mattress pickups.
- Next term: reliable city services, from clean streets and plowed roads to strong support for local small businesses.
Standing With Immigrant Families
DELIVERED
- Advocated for Council protections for vulnerable families against ICE overreach.
- In the State Senate, introduced and helped pass the nolo contendere law requiring judges to inform immigrants of their rights.
Veterans & Seniors
DELIVERED
- Created and leads the Special Commission on Veterans Affairs, which hired the city's first veterans service coordinator.
- Raised awareness of the property tax credit for military veterans.
- Tax relief for seniors.
THE FACTS - LOS HECHOS
Two Candidates. One Clear Choice.
Sources: (1) Ward 9 candidate forum, reported by Steve Ahlquist, 2026. (2) Boston Globe, Sept. 11, 2026; Providence City Council records, April 17 and May 16, 2026.
Juan M. Pichardo - Democrat
Diego Arene-Morley - Independent
4% cap on rent increases
Co-sponsored it. Voted to pass it. Voted to override the veto.
Opposes it.(1)
Relief for renters
Now: cap rents and build more housing.
Later: says building new housing is the only way.(1)
Experience
14 years State Senator; City Council President Pro Tempore.
Has not held elected office.
Working with Mayor Morales
Part of the Democratic majority ready to pass the rent cap in the first 30 days.(2)
Running outside that majority.