City council president Ward declares candidacy for mayor of Woonsocket

WOONSOCKET (WLNE) — Woonsocket City Council President John Ward declared his candidacy for Mayor of Woonsocket Wednesday.

Ward has been an elected official since 1995, serving 10 years on the school committee, four years as chairman.

Ward went on to serve on the city council for 13 years, with four years as its president.

He has also served on the Board of Canvassers and the 2011 charter review commission.

Previously, Ward served as the finance director for the town of Lincoln, school business manager for the Johnston School Department and finance director for the Woonsocket Housing Authority.

“As mayor of the City of Woonsocket, I will work aggressively from day one to complete the important projects currently under way,” said Ward.