Roberto L DaSilva
Candidate for Mayor, City of East Providence
Background
- Occupation
- Mayor of East Providence
Sworn in in January 2019 as East Providence's first elected mayor and re-elected to a second term; the city says his career in public service spans 25 years.
Documented positions
Housing
Supported a tax break for building accessory dwelling units.In office
The City Council passed the ADU tax stabilization on July 7, 2026: five years of relief on the added assessment, starting at 100% and falling 20% a year.
ReportAugust News BriefsNews coverage · The Reporter Today · reportertoday.com
“This new Accessary Dwelling Unit Tax Stabilization will build on that momentum”
Government & transparency
Led the rollout of the OpenGov budget transparency platform.In office
ReportMayor Roberto L. DaSilvaGovernment record · City of East Providence · eastprovidenceri.gov
“Under his administration, the city has rolled out OpenGov”
All sources (4)
- Candidate Search: November 3, 2026 General Election (candidates on the election ballot)
Election filing · Rhode Island Department of State, Elections Division · vote.sos.ri.gov
- Candidate Search: November 3, 2026 General Election (candidates on the election ballot) (Providence County offices and districts)
Election filing · Rhode Island Department of State, Elections Division · vote.sos.ri.gov
- August News Briefs
News coverage · The Reporter Today · reportertoday.com
- Mayor Roberto L. DaSilva
Government record · City of East Providence · eastprovidenceri.gov
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