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Meet Your Council

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

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...

Statement from Councilor Justin Roias (Ward 4) on the Passing of John DeLuca

Dear Neighbors, It is with a heavy heart that I write to pay tribute to the memory of John Deluca, a true visionary and leader who left an indelible...

Joint Statement from Elected Leaders and Community Partners on the Future of the Cranston Street Armory

February 24, 2023 PRESS RELEASE Contact: Parker Gavigan, Director of Communications 401.486.5646 City Council President Rachel Miller, Senator Sam...

Councilors Appointed to Special Environmental Committee

February 16, 2023 PRESS RELEASE Contact: Parker Gavigan, Director of Communications pgavigan@providenceri.gov Special Committee on Environment and...

Kristina Brown Named Director of Policy and Research for Providence City Council

February 8, 2023 PRESS RELEASE Contact: Parker Gavigan, Director of Communications pgavigan@providenceri.gov Providence, RI – City Council President...

Council Passes ProvPort Revenue Sharing Agreement, Approves School Improvement Funds, and Establishes a Special Environmental Committee

February 2, 2023 PRESS RELEASE Contact: Parker Gavigan, Director of Communications ProvPort Providence, RI – On Thursday, the Providence City...

Finance Committee Approves Updated ProvPort Revenue Sharing Agreement

January 26, 2023 PRESS RELEASE Contact: Parker Gavigan, Director of Communications pgavigan@providenceri.gov Finance Committee Approves Updated...

Finance Committee Approves City Department Directors and Board Members

January 25, 2023 PRESS RELEASE Contact: Parker Gavigan, Director of Communications pgavigan@providenceri.gov Providence, RI – On Wednesday, after...

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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