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 -Tuesday, November 24, 2020 @ 5pm

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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.

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Councilman Pedro Espinal Calls for Diversity in the Providence Police Department

Providence, RI (November 19, 2020)…At tonight’s City Council meeting, Councilman Pedro Espinal (Ward 10) introduced a resolution encouraging the...

Councilor David Salvatore Introduces Change to City Laws Regarding Tire Disposal

At tonight’s City Council meeting Councilor David Salvatore (Ward 14) proposed an ordinance amending the Licenses Chapter of the Code of Ordinances...

Statement from Majority Leader Jo-Ann Ryan Regarding Last Night’s Protest

Last night, a group of protestors gathered outside my family home. While they're within their right to dissent with my public positions as an...

Neighborhood Spotlight: Fox Point

"I know I'm a bit biased when I say this, but I believe Ward 1 has the best of what the City of Providence has to offer. Whether it's the historic...

City Council Urges Governor to Assist Restaurants Seeking Liquor License Renewals

This evening, the Providence City Council passed a resolution requesting that the State of Rhode Island take an active role in easing the liquor...

Councilwoman Carmen Castillo Calls for the Creation of a Special Commission on ATV and Recreational Vehicle Enforcement

Councilwoman Carmen Castillo (Ward 9) introduced a resolution at tonight's City Council meeting calling for the formation of a Special Commission on...

Providence City Council Says “Yes” to the Hospitality Worker Comeback Legislation

The Hospitality Worker Comeback Legislation Ensures that Hospitality Workers Laid Off Due to the Pandemic Can Return to Their Jobs and Their...

Statement from Councilor David A. Salvatore Regarding the Weapon Seized at Corliss Park

I want to thank the Providence Police Department for removing another AR-15 assault rifle off our city’s streets. On Friday evening, Providence...

Statement from Providence City Council Leadership Regarding Arrest of ‘Providence Purge’ Suspect

Statement from Providence City Council Leadership Regarding Arrest of 'Providence Purge' Suspect We would like to thank the Providence Police...

Traffic Advisory: Construction to Begin on Route 6 and Glenbridge Ave

Council President Pro Tempore Michael Correia (Ward 6) has shared that construction on Route 6 and Glenbridge Avenue is set to begin in the coming...

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