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Honoring our Past by Building an Inclusive Future

As one of the oldest cities in all of New England, Providence holds a rich history that is visible in every corner of the city—from the oldest Baptist church in the country, to the 19th century architecture throughout our iconic neighborhoods. On the fifth floor of City Hall, this history comes to...
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City Council HOPE Committee Reviews Progress Toward Local Control of Schools, Opposes Federal Education Cuts

Last night, City Council’s Special Committee on Health, Opportunity, Prosperity, and Education (HOPE), chaired by President Pro Tempore Juan M. Pichardo, met to discuss a resolution in support of RI House Bill H-5335, which would return the Providence Public School District (PPSD) to local control...
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Council President Miller Joins Picket Line at Butler Hospital, Councilors Respond to Management Tactics

This week, Providence City Council President Rachel Miller picketed with SEIU 1199 NE workers who are currently striking for better wages and working conditions at Butler Hospital. Under the leadership of Council President Miller, this council has demonstrated time again its steadfast commitment...
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City Council Bans Use of Rent-Setting Algorithms

At tonight’s meeting, Providence City Council granted final passage of an ordinance which will ban the use of price-fixing rental algorithms in the city. This software, developed and sold by companies like RealPage and used by corporate landlords to drive up rents, risks exacerbating the...
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Council Shows Up for Unionizing Workers

As city leaders, Providence City Councilors make decisions every week that affect the lives and livelihoods of Providence residents. But standing up for our city’s values goes beyond the routine work of legislating. In a diverse, working city like Providence, councilors’ role as advocates is about...
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Council Grants First Passage to Rental Algorithm Ban, Honors Ruggerio

At tonight’s meeting, Providence City Council granted unanimous first passage of an ordinance which would ban the use of price-fixing rental algorithms in the city. This software, developed and sold by companies like RealPage and used by corporate landlords to drive up rents, has exacerbated the...
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Council Honors Victims of Jet Set Disaster, Provides Alternate Parking During City-Wide Bans

Tonight, the Providence City Council unanimously passed a resolution honoring the victims of the Jet Set nightclub disaster. Councilors also passed several other measures prioritizing the wellbeing of our neighbors. As home to one of the largest Dominican communities in the United States, the...
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City Council Leadership on Jet Set Roof Collapse

In response to the disaster at Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, where at least 124 people were killed and hundreds more injured, Providence City Council released the following statements from Council President Rachel Miller and Majority Leader Pedro Espinal. From Council President Miller:...
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Council Passes Ordinance Protecting Unhoused Neighbors

At tonight’s Providence City Council meeting, councilors voted for the second and final time on an ordinance providing additional protections for our city’s unhoused community. Following the far-right U.S. Supreme Court’s 2024 decision in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, which Council previously...
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Juvenile Hearing Board: A Second Chance for Providence Youth 

You know your neighborhood and your councilor. But you may not know all of the many different ways Providence City Council is building a better city for you and for your neighbors each and every day – like helping the city’s youth stay out of the criminal justice system.   For more than 30 years,...
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Frequently Asked Questions

We know you have questions about who, what, where, and how to get things done in the city of Providence. So we’ve compiled a list of the most common questions with answers to help our constituents get stuff done! And if you have questions that aren’t on this list, check out the the Mayor’s City Serivces Site online (or dial 311), where you can submit requests, and find out which city department or division can help you.

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Providence City Council Meeting | June 5th, 2025
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