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 City Council Meeting - Thursday, September 17

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There are 15 diverse wards in the city. Learn more about the wards and the 15 Council members who represent them.

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Statement from Councilor David A. Salvatore Regarding Providence College COVID-19 Cases

I want to thank the Providence College (PC) administration for their diligence and quick action regarding the newly reported cases of COVID-19...

Providence City Councilors’ Introduce the Providence Tax Stabilization Investment Act

The Providence Tax Stabilization Investment Act creates a streamlined and transparent process to incentivize development and further grow...

Councilors Honor Providence Police Officer Jose Deschamps with Municipal Medal for Deeds of Bravery

At a special ceremony in the City Council chambers this evening, Providence Police Officer Jose Deschamps was honored with the Council’s Municipal...

Councilman John Goncalves Partners with The Avenue Concept and the Vartan Gregorian Elementary School and PTO for a Pilot Program to Bring Art to Campus

Councilman John Goncalves (Ward 1) today is excited to announce the collaboration between the community and The Avenue Concept, Rhode Island’s...

Statement from Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris Regarding Last Night’s URRP Committee Meeting

As the Chairwoman of the Committee on Urban Redevelopment, Renewal and Planning, I would first like to apologize for the confusion caused by last...

Statement from Council President Sabina Matos Regarding Reports of Contaminated Soil in Olneyville

I am deeply concerned about the recent allegations of contaminated soil being used in the construction of the 6-10 Connector in Olneyville. This...

Statement from Councilman Pedro Espinal Regarding the Fatal Accident on Narragansett Boulevard this Morning

I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Brandon Ebert and the whole Johnson and Wales Community. Brandon’s life...

Councilman Goncalves and Council Colleagues Introduce Several Resolutions Regarding Returning to School in Providence

At the September 3 City Council Meeting, Councilman John Goncalves (Ward 1) introduced several resolutions with City Council colleagues regarding...

Councilman John Goncalves and Council Colleagues Propose Resolution Supporting City University Mask Policies

At the September 3 City Council meeting, Councilman John Goncalves (Ward 1) proposed a resolution supporting the proposed mask policies at local...

City Councilors Call on the City for a List of the Valuation of All City-Owned Properties

Tonight, Councilman James E. Taylor (Ward 8), along with Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. (Ward 4), and Councilor Rachel...

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