City of Neighborhoods

Our city is composed of diverse neighborhoods

full of hard work, compassion, and good will. No matter where you’re from, if you live by these values, you too will find a home in our City of Neighborhoods.

– Sabina Matos
City Council President

Providence Committee on Finance - Thursday, January 14, 2021

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Providence City Council Endorses Creation of An Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy

At last week’s City Council Meeting, the Providence City Council passed a resolution requesting the Office of Sustainability collaborate with the...

Statement from Councilor David A. Salvatore on the Passing of Former United States Congressman Edward “Eddie” P. Beard

I was saddened to learn of the passing of my friend, mentor, and former United States Congressman Edward P. Beard, or as those of us who knew him,...

Statement from Council President Sabina Matos Regarding this Weekend’s Homicide

As many have learned, the first homicide in RI of 2021 occurred in Providence this past weekend. It is a painful reminder that we, as a City, need...

Statement from Council President Sabina Matos Regarding Governor Gina Raimondo

On behalf of myself and my family, we extend our thanks and congratulations to Governor Gina Raimondo, the nominee for United States Secretary of...

Providence City Council President Sabina Matos Announces Decennial Ward Boundary Committee

Providence City Council President Sabina Matos Announces Decennial Ward Boundary Committee The Committee Will be the Most Diverse in the Council’s...

Statement from Council President Sabina Matos Regarding the Tragic Incident of Jhamal Gonsalves

As a mother, my heart aches for Jhamal, his family, and his friends, as they continue the healing process – both physically and emotionally. I ask...

Joint Statement from Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza and Providence City Council President Sabina Matos and Members of the City Council

The world watches in awe when Americans vote and engage in a peaceful transition of power every four years, especially when we elect a President. We...

Statement from City Council President Sabina Matos Regarding the Christmas Day Nashville Bombing

What happened in Nashville on Christmas day is a strong reminder that events like that can happen anywhere. We must remain vigilant, and remember if...

Statement from Council President Sabina Matos Regarding Today’s Fire at the Prince Hill Masonic Temple

The Prince Hall Masonic Temple in South Providence is a landmark institution that has done so much to support our City through the years. Just...

Statement from Councilman Pedro Espinal Regarding Today’s Fire at Prince Hall Masonic Temple

I was devastated to learn the news that a fire had destroyed the Prince Hall Masonic Temple earlier today. I was just there yesterday supporting...

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