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Council President Rachel Miller Applauds Dropping of Unjust Noise Fines, Celebrates Butler Hospital Workers’ Contract Victory
Council President Rachel Miller and members of the Providence City Council commend the historic contract ratified by SEIU 1199NE workers at Butler Hospital and applaud that, following sustained pressure from Council leadership, the City of Providence today dropped all...
Council President Rachel Miller Mourns the Loss of Judge Frank Caprio
Today, the City of Providence lost one of its giants, with the passing of former Chief Judge of the Providence Municipal Court Frank Caprio. In response, Council President Rachel Miller released the following statement: “My colleagues and I mourn the loss of Judge...
Councilwoman Helen Anthony Announces Resignation from Providence City Council
Today, Councilwoman Helen Anthony (Ward 2) announced that she will resign from office effective September 1st to devote more time to her health. This morning, Chairwoman Anthony sent a formal letter of resignation to the city clerk. Councilors will officially receive...
Providence City Council Rejects Charter Lease, Proposes Police Oversight Reforms, Invests in Safer and Cleaner City Streets
Tonight, the Providence City Council convened for the final regularly scheduled meeting before the August recess and advanced several major wins for city residents. For the second time in two years, councilors defeated a lease proposed by the mayor which would have...
Council President Miller to Oppose Charter Lease of Carl G. Lauro Building
The decision to vote no on the mayor’s proposed lease follows careful consideration of the extensive community feedback Today, Providence City Council President Rachel Miller released the following statement regarding the proposed lease of 99 Kenyon St., which will...
Ordinances Committee advances more favorable lease for Carl G. Lauro building
After careful vetting, including a public hearing and feasibility studies, the amended lease will advance to the full city council with substantial changes Providence, RI – Tonight, the Providence City Council Committee on Ordinances voted to advance a...
Providence City Council Passes FY26 City Budget with Fairer Tax Rates for Working Families
Budget features fair tax rates, modest tax levy increase, preserved Sustainability Department role, and funds to cover bulky item disposal and recreational programming. At tonight's Special City Council meeting, councilors passed—for the second and final time—the...
Providence City Council Grants First Passage to FY26 City Budget
Final Passage of Amended Budget, Including Fairer Tax Rates Negotiated by City Council, Expected Next Week Tonight, Providence City Council passed the Fiscal Year 2026 City Budget for the first time. The budget will require second passage at a special council meeting...
Providence City Council Announces Fairer Tax Rates After Reaching Agreement with Mayor
New tax and budget agreement evens out impact across property types, limiting impact on renters, and lowers levy increase to 5.85% Today, Providence City Council President Rachel Miller and Finance Chairwoman Helen Anthony announced that they have reached an agreement...
