Socialist David Morales Wants to Be Providence’s Next Mayor

Providence, Rhode Island, as one of the least affordable cities for renters; a 2025 Redfin placed the city of just under two hundred thousand residents on par with New York City in terms of rent cost relative to the median renter’s income. Unlike New York, however, Providence does not have rent stabilization laws that limit the amount landlords can raise rents on a portion of the rental housing stock. A rent stabilization proposal passed the city council in 2026, yet Democratic Mayor Brett…