PROVIDENCE IS NOT FOR SALE.
TOGETHER WE WILL BUILD A PROVIDENCE FOR ALL
David understands that legislation alone cannot meet the moment. With Donald Trump back in the White House, David has used his platform to advocate for our immigrant neighbors by spreading awareness about ICE sightings in Providence, and supporting local organizations hosting “Know Your Rights” trainings to help our neighbors protect themselves from Trump’s mass kidnappings. David has stood with workers striking for a fair contract at Butler Hospital, been a forceful advocate to save RIPTA from devastating budget cuts, and has stood up against RI Energy’s proposals to increase utility rates.
Outside of advocacy, David shows up for our community. Whether he’s coaching the “Morales Mets” T-Ball Team at Mt. Pleasant Little League or dressing up as Spider-Man for a storytime at one of our local libraries, everything David does is rooted in his love for Providence.
In 2019, David became the youngest graduate of Brown University’s Master of Public Affairs program. A child of immigrants, he believes that the job of government is to help improve our lives; not target and harm its citizens while serving corporate interests. David is proud to call Providence home and believes in a future where everyone can afford to build a safe, healthy life here for generations to come.
David is proud to not accept any donations from Corporate PACs and corporate interests that have harmed our working families. Instead, he is focused on empowering the working people across Providence and fighting for us at City Hall.
Please contact David if you need assistance or if you have any questions/ideas on how we can improve Providence.
Take care and we look forward to hearing from you!
MY RECORD
Key milestones and wins
2019:
- Graduated from Brown University’s Master of Public Affairs program
2020:
- Elected by our Mt. Pleasant, Valley, and Elmhurst neighbors to serve as State Representative for House District 7 in the RI General Assembly
2021:
- Delivered on campaign promises in year one by supporting the passage of: a $15 minimum wage, cap the monthly cost of insulin to $40, and prohibiting housing discrimination for Section 8 Voucher recipients.
2022:
- Sponsored and passed “Cover all Kids” to expand Medicaid coverage to ALL children, regardless of immigration status
- Stood on the frontlines to oppose RI Energy’s proposal to increase utility hikes by over 40%
2023:
- Partnered with the late Senator Maryellen Goodwin to pass legislation to limit the monthly cost of numerous prescription drugs
- Awarded “Legislator of the Year” by the Childhood Lead Action Project following the passage of legislation to fund the free replacement of lead service lines
- Stood alongside families, students, and educators to oppose the closures of Broad Street Elementary and Carl G. Lauro Elementary, while introducing legislation to require greater transparency and community input for any school closure proposal.
2024:
- Sponsored and passed legislation to establish the longest utility shutoff moratorium period in the US
- Led the fight to save RIPTA and prevent brutal service cuts in the final State Budget
- Honored with the “Intersectionality Award” by the Alliance of Rhode Island Southeast Asians for Education (ARISE) for efforts to support youth organizing and advocacy
2025:
- Led the passage of “Freedom to Read” to protect our public libraries, school libraries, and authors from book-banning efforts and censorship
- Stood with striking healthcare workers at Butler Hospital in their 3-month strike for safer working conditions and higher wages