Who Supports Miguel?
"I am proud to support Miguel Martínez Youngs for Ward 1 on the Providence City Council. I worked daily with Miguel when he was the council's deputy director of policy. He's who I call when I'm working through a hard policy question or when I need a teammate who knows that in a tough negotiation most things aren't black and white. Miguel is a team player and will be an amazing and collaborative colleague to fellow Councilors. I urge Ward 1 residents to support him."
“I had the privilege to work closely with Miguel Youngs on education, historic preservation, design review and city finance. Miguel drafted thorough policy and revised it with 15 councilors with often very different priorities. That's a rare skill — and it's why Miguel is respected across the council, even by those who don't always agree with him. Ward 1 deserves a leader with integrity -- someone more invested in listening to constituents than fundraising, who takes clear positions and who can collaborate with other councilors to get things done. Miguel isn’t a grandstander -- he does the work and will fight for what matters to the people of Ward 1.”
“Miguel is the real deal. He's been doing the hard, serious work of progressive policy and community building for years – most recently working hard on policy to address the housing crisis and affordability in our city. Miguel is not running for himself – he’s running to improve people's lives and help move Providence forward. Miguel Youngs will be a city council member we can really be proud of.”
“Whether it’s running into him on the morning commute on RIPTA or catching up after mass at St. Joseph’s on Hope St, Miguel is a neighbor I’m always glad to see. I know that he’ll use his unparalleled policy background on council to help working families like ours.”
“Corporate money in politics is a problem nationally and here in Providence. In Ward One we have an incredible opportunity to elect Miguel Martínez Youngs over an incumbent who has been beholden to developers and corporate interests. Miguel will listen and answer to the people, make policy decisions for the people and vote with the people – we’ve lived in Ward 1 for 20 years, and that’s why we endorse Miguel Martínez Youngs for City Council.”
“For me, integrity is a politician’s most important quality. In other words, I thought I’d never vote again. But Miguel Youngs is my neighbor. He walked my dog Dexter when I broke my wrist. I've played chess with him for years (and occasionally won). I know he is honest. I know he cares. I am voting for Miguel — not only for him but because of him.”