Ward 13
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President Rachel Miller represents Ward 13 of Providence, which includes Federal Hill and part of the West End. Councilor Miller works as the Communications Manager at a community nonprofit, Building Futures. She currently serves as the President of the City Council.
Ward 13: Federal Hill and the West End
Recent News
Housing and Fair Taxation Ordinances Pass Through Council Committee
Committee on Ways and Means passes 8 Law ordinance and the BUILD Act Providence, RI – Tonight, the Committee on Ways and Means unanimously recommended two ordinances to the full council addressing housing and fair taxation. The first, Providence 8 Law Qualifications,...
Councilors Unanimously Pass Historic Expansion of Police Oversight in Providence
Providence, RI – Tonight, councilors unanimously passed amendments to strengthen civilian oversight of the Providence Police Department by expanding the Providence External Review Authority’s (PERA’s) oversight powers. The updated ordinance will correct significant...
Councilors Vote to Expand Police Oversight in Providence
The ordinance strengthening PERA requires one more vote to become law Providence, RI – Tonight, councilors voted for the first time to strengthen civilian oversight of the Providence Police Department (PPD) by expanding the Providence External Review Authority’s...
Council President Miller Issues Statement Following Rent Stabilization Veto Override Vote
Council President Miller Issues Statement Following Rent Stabilization Veto Override Vote Providence, RI — Following tonight’s vote on the rent stabilization veto override, Council President Rachel Miller released the following statement: I’m profoundly disappointed...
Council President Miller Schedules Vote to Override Veto of Rent Stabilization Ordinance
Residents are encouraged to attend the May 15th meeting as the City Council considers the final step to enact rent stabilization for Providence Providence, RI — Today, Providence City Council President Rachel Miller announced that the Council will hold a vote on...
Providence Files First Enforcement Action Under Rent-Setting Algorithm Ban at Direction of the City Council
Filing follows tenant complaints alleging corporate landlord used dynamic pricing software in violation of city law Providence, RI – Today, at the direction of Providence City Council President Rachel Miller (Ward 13), the City of Providence filed its...

