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Committee on Finance Approves Levy Cap Resolution as Amended

Friday, March 14, 2025 At last night’s Committee on Finance meeting, Providence City Councilors amended a resolution introduced by Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan in support of state legislation which would allow the City of Providence to go above the state-mandated levy cap by up to an additional 4% for...

Council President on Levy: Providence Needs New Revenue

Following a multi-year dispute over how to fund the Providence Public Schools while they are under state control, the City of Providence now faces a significant budget gap. In November 2024, the city signed a settlement agreement with the Rhode Island Department of Education that compels a $15...

Councilors, Mayor Enter Twinning Agreement with Athlone, Ireland

Friday, March 7, 2025 Yesterday, Providence City Council participated in a signing ceremony at City Hall which formalized a new Twinning Partnership between the City of Providence and the Municipal District of Athlone, Ireland. Ward 5 Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan and Mayor Brett Smiley welcomed the...

Council Takes First Vote on Zoning Ordinance Updates and Littering Fines, Passes Resolutions in Support of State Legislation

Thursday, March 6, 2025 At tonight’s Providence City Council meeting, councilors granted first passage to phase one of the amended zoning ordinance, which was updated in the Committee on Ordinances in accordance with the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. Upon second passage, these amendments will...

Council Funds Support Woonasquatucket Sustainability Efforts

Throughout the city, a diverse network of parks, waterways, plants, and animals make up a thriving ecosystem that contribute to the wellbeing of our neighbors and enhance the climate resilience of our communities. For more than 30 years, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) has...

Council Passes Resolution Endorsing State Special Commission Recommendations for Providence Public Schools

Thursday, February 20, 2025 At tonight’s Providence City Council meeting, Councilors passed a resolution, introduced by President Pro Tempore Juan Pichardo, Councilwoman Helen Anthony, and Councilor Sue AnderBois, in support of recommendations made by the State Senate Special Commission for the...

Providence City Council and Special Commission on Veterans Affairs Seek Property Tax Exemption for Providence Veterans, Elect Joseph Iannucci Vice Chair

Thursday, February 13, 2025 This week, the Special Commission on Veterans Affairs met to discuss a bill currently pending before the Rhode Island General Assembly which would allow the Providence City Council to set and adjust property tax exemptions for the city’s military veterans, which are...

Council President Rachel Miller Responds to RIDE “Path to Local Control” Announcement

Monday, February 10, 2025 This afternoon, state officials invited the media—but not elected city leaders—to an impromptu announcement of what they call a “Path to Local Control” framework. In response, Providence City Council President Rachel Miller released the following statement: “Today, RIDE...

Council Confirms Providence School Board Appointments, Hybrid Board Sworn In

Providence, RI – At tonight’s meeting, Providence City Council approved Mayor Brett Smiley’s five school board appointments: Melissa Hughes (Region 1), Anjel Newmann (Region 2), Jenny Mercado (Region 3), Night Jean Muhingabo (Region 4), and Steven Williamson (Region 5). Following an extensive...

Making North Main Street Safer for Everyone

Making Providence streets safe and vibrant is deeply important to Providence City Council. In fall 2022, Council and former Mayor Elorza released the North Main Street Revitalization Study, recognizing both the economic opportunities along the corridor and intense traffic safety concerns. In early...

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