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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.

Councilors Approve $5.75 Million in Community Funds for Immediate Neighborhood Needs

Providence, RI – Tonight, City Councilors passed an ordinance enabling $5.755 million in federal community development block grant funding (CDGB) to...

Council Hires Legal Firm to Review Properties Taxed at Lower Rates and Elects Civilian Board to Oversee Police

May 18, 2023 PRESS RELEASE Contact: Parker Gavigan, Director of Communications pgavigan@providenceri.gov Providence, RI - City Council President...

Councilors Support Free Parking Around the State House and Extending Working Days for Retired Police Officers

May 4, 2023 PRESS RELEASE Contact: Parker Gavigan, Director of Communications pgavigan@providenceri.gov Parking Meters at the State House...

Statement from Finance Chairwoman Helen Anthony (Ward 2) Regarding the College Student Occupancy Ordinance

May 3, 2023 PRESS RELEASE Contact: Chelsea DeCesare, Press Secretary cdecesare@providenceri.gov Providence, RI – "I thank all the community members...

Providence City Treasurer and Senior Advisor to the City Council, James Lombardi, Announces Retirement

PRESS RELEASE May 1, 2023 CONTACT Parker Gavigan, Director of Communications pgavigan@providenceri.gov   Providence, RI – After 24 years in...

City Council Honors the Life and Legacy of Senator Maryellen Goodwin

PRESS RELEASE Contact: Parker Gavigan, Director of Communications pgavigan@providenceri.gov Providence, RI – At Thursday’s City Council meeting,...

City Council Establishes a Special Commission on Veterans Affairs and Approves Other Appointments

April 6, 2023 PRESS RELEASE Contact: Parker Gavigan, Director of Communications pgavigan@providenceri.gov Providence, RI – Tonight, City Councilors...

City Council Establishes a Housing Crisis Task Force

March 16, 2023 PRESS RELEASE Contact: Parker Gavigan, Director of Communications pgavigan@providenceri.gov   Providence, RI – At tonight’s city...

Statement from Councilman John Goncalves (Ward 1) on the Fane Tower

March 10, 2023 PRESS RELEASE Contact: Parker Gavigan, Director of Communications pgavigan@providenceri.gov   Providence, RI – “I’m aware of the...

City Council Supports Percentage Income Payment Plans for Struggling Gas and Electric Customers

Contact: Parker Gavigan, Director of Communications Providence, RI – At tonight’s City Council meeting, councilors urged state lawmakers to pass a...

Small Business COVID Recovery Grant Program

The Providence City Council and Mayor Jorge Elorza have teamed up to award $2,500 grants to Providence small businesses that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more or apply, visit pvdrescueplan.com or call 311

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