Who Supports Jill? We Do. 

“I am proud to endorse Jill Davidson. I know what it takes to be an effective advocate, and Jill has exactly the experience and dedication we need. Her deep involvement in public schools locally and nationally demonstrates the hands-on commitment our families deserve and the policy expertise the council needs as our schools return to local control. For two decades Jill has shown up, listened carefully, and brought stakeholders together to get things done for our community.”

"I am delighted to endorse Jill. I first saw Jill’s valuable leadership in 2006 when we worked with neighbors to re-open an improved Nathan Bishop Middle School. Her work in education policy and experience as a parent give Jill the knowledge and commitment to advocate for a quality public education for all Providence children. Providence must work urgently to build the capacity to resume local control of our schools successfully. I believe Jill is the right person at the right time to advance this important priority as well as to represent Ward 2 and our city with integrity.”

"We came to Providence in 1982. We raised our children here, and they attended the public schools. Rick worked in school improvement at the RI Department of Education and Joan taught history at Brown. As educators, we care about our city’s schools. As long time residents, we are deeply invested in our community. Of all the candidates running for the City Council, Jill’s priorities for Providence match ours the best. We need stronger communities, better schools, and a greener environment to make this city a better place for everyone."

"I support Jill because she clearly believes in a phrase that a lot of politicians don't seem to: the common good. She has worked tirelessly toward that ideal at local nonprofit organizations and through her deep commitment to Providence's public schools."

"Representing Ward 2 means more than taking righteous positions and casting good votes. We support Jill because she knows how to have productive conversations with neighbors and colleagues—about schools, housing and the environment."

"I’ve lived in Ward 2 for 24 years. As a Classical parent, I saw firsthand Jill’s infectious energy and commitment to issues from buildings to buses. We need Jill's experience in education and policy on the council as our schools return to local control. Jill will work tirelessly for our students."

"I'm voting for Jill because she has the strongest record of community engagement of anyone in this race. I want to elect someone who is going to listen to neighbors and advocate effectively for our concerns with the city, and Jill has proven she can do that."

"Jill is a trusted community advocate, a skilled professional, and has a thoughtful ear for neighborhood input. She's put progressive values into action with her years of work on behalf of our schools and our environment. I know she'll represent us with competence, care, and determination on the City Council."

"We've had the good fortune to know Jill for 20 years as a fellow PTO member and gardener. Her cheery optimism has always inspired us. She checks all the boxes as an education policy wonk, parent of three boys, and founding member of the highly successful Sessions Street Community Garden. She has been a tireless and vocal advocate for Providence in her writing and her work with the Woonasquatucket River Watershed. She does the work and gets things done."

"Jill never stops working for the public good. She’s tireless, she’s incisive, and she’s immersed in all things Providence. We worked together as part of the effort to re-open Nathan Bishop Middle School years ago. She handled that challenge with insight, determination—and humor, as needed! She’ll be a great City Councilor!"

"I have known Jill for decades since working with her at the Coalition of Essential Schools at Brown where she wore many hats (as Ted Sizer would say). Jill is smart, energetic, earnest, caring, and will make a great leader for Ward 2! My husband Ed sold Jill and her husband their house on the East Side 20 years ago and loved their enthusiasm for our neighborhood."

"I got to know Jill when she was the PTO president at King Elementary and I was the PTO president at Gregorian Elementary. We shared the same commitment to fully funding the state education aid formula and strong after-school programming. We campaigned together for the renovation and re-opening of Nathan Bishop with a re-imagined curriculum and site-based management. Jill is a strong and smart advocate for our public schools. I've seen her in action, and we've been in the trenches together, achieving results for the children in our community."

"I support Jill Davidson for City Council because she is a passionate Providence citizen. I have known her for more than twenty years. I saw her leadership in action in the East Side Public Education Coalition. She worked tirelessly to reopen Nathan Bishop, a major win for students and families across Ward 2. She is a great listener and will defend the rights of everyone in Providence, including those experiencing homelessness."

"I’ve known Jill for 30 years, and I know how engaged, caring and smart she is. I’ve worked closely with city councilors Anthony and AnderBois, and Jill has the same ability to listen and to get things done. Providence needs a city councilor that will stand up for residents, and will work collaboratively with council colleagues and city leaders to move us forward."