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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...

Council Receives School Board Appointments, Refers to Committee for Vetting

Providence, RI – At tonight’s meeting, Providence City Council received Mayor Brett Smiley’s five Providence 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). These...

Council Approves Resolution Calling on Governor McKee to Declare Homelessness a Public Health State of Emergency

At tonight’s meeting, Providence City Councilors approved a resolution calling on Governor Dan McKee to take immediate action and address the homelessness crisis by declaring a public health state of emergency. The resolution, introduced by Councilor Justin Roias, will be sent to the offices of...

Providence City Councilors Open Council Chamber for Overnight Warmth During Polar Vortex

Tuesday, January 7, 2024 Councilors Sanchez and Roias are Calling for a Public Health State of Emergency  As frigid temperatures sweep across Rhode Island, Providence City Councilors Justin Roias and Miguel Sanchez will open the City Council Chamber tonight at 7 pm to host a community gathering...

Growing a Healthier Providence, One Garden (and Policy) at a Time

Across Providence, dozens of community gardens have offered residents more than just a place to grow food. Putting down roots in South Providence in 1981 with a single community garden, Southside Community Land Trust (SCLT) has grown into a vibrant network of 58 gardens across Rhode Island. In...

Council President Rachel Miller and Majority Leader Pedro Espinal Release Statement on Fire at the Port of Providence

On Friday, a tank with 3,000 gallons of corn oil caught fire at the Port of Providence. In response, Council President Rachel Miller and Majority Leader Pedro Espinal released the following statement: "We're grateful to the firefighters from Providence, East Providence, Cranston, Johnston,...

Providence Secures Environmental Justice Win: Court Upholds Ban on Bulk Liquid Propane Storage   

In a decisive win for South Providence residents, the Rhode Island Superior Court has upheld the city’s zoning ordinance as amended in 2022. The ordinance bans the bulk storage of liquid propane gas (LPG) anywhere in the city of Providence, part of the city’s commitment to environmental justice....

Council Holds Last Meeting of the Calendar Year, Votes on ARPA Reallocations 

Tonight, Providence City Council held the final scheduled meeting of the calendar year. Councilors granted final passage to three ordinances that reallocate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to meet the city’s school funding obligations and prevent cuts to essential services that students rely...

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