John Francis Collins (February 17, 1872 – October 6, 1962) was an American lawyer and 28th mayor of Providence, Rhode Island.

[1] During World War I, Collins served as legal advisor to the Rhode Island Draft board.

[2] From 1921 to 1923, Collins served as special assistant to the United States Attorney for Rhode Island to prosecute Prohibition cases.

[1] After losing races as the Republican candidate for mayor of Providence in 1934 and 1936, Collins defeated incumbent James E. Dunne in 1938 by 4,591 votes.

[1] At his first meeting of the Board of Aldermen in 1939 Collins caused some controversy by appointing himself as chairman of the Bureau of Police and Fire.