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Providence City Council Passes Rent Stabilization
The historic action delivers long-awaited housing stability and predictability for Providence renters, capping annual rent increases at 4% Providence, RI – Tonight, the Providence City Council voted to approve the rent stabilization ordinance, marking a historic step...
Councilman John Goncalves Statement in Opposition to Brook Street Demolition at Brown University
Providence, RI – Brown University may soon be advancing plans for a new economics building on Brook Street, between Benevolent and Charlesfield Street. Today, I’m joining neighbors next to the proposed site in raising serious concerns about the future of this historic...
Rent Stabilization Passes Providence City Council for the First Time
Providence, RI – Tonight, for the first time in Providence’s history, the City Council voted on a rent stabilization ordinance. After being voted out of the Special Committee on Health, Opportunity, Prosperity, and Education (HOPE) unanimously, councilors...
New Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Rent Stabilization in Providence
Citywide results align with previous statewide polling and reinforce demand for action on rental costs. Providence, RI – A new poll reported in the Boston Globe shows strong support for rent stabilization in Providence, with 74% of likely Democratic voters saying they...
City Council BUILDs on Previous Housing Legislation with New Affordable Housing Act
Providence, RI – Today, at a press conference, City Council President Rachel Miller (Ward 13), Deputy Majority Leader Mary Kay Harris (Ward 11), and non-profit housing developers announced the Boosting Urban Investment to Launch Development (BUILD) Act, legislation...
Committee Advances Rent Stabilization with Positive Recommendation
Providence, RI – Tonight, the Providence City Council’s Special Committee on Health, Opportunity, Prosperity, and Education (HOPE) voted unanimously to advance the proposed rent stabilization ordinance out of committee, recommending passage with amendments shaped by...
Councilors Present Ordinances on Student Housing Zoning and Rental Assistance, Pass Resolution Opposing State 8 Law Expansion
Providence, RI – Tonight, Providence City Council held a full meeting in the Council Chamber on the third floor of City Hall, where councilors presented several ordinances and resolutions on the topic of housing. Councilman John Goncalves (Ward 1) introduced a Rent...
Sponsors Announce Amendments to Strengthen Rent Stabilization Ordinance
Today, Providence City Council sponsors of the proposed rent stabilization ordinance announced a slate of amendments shaped by extensive public engagement, policy research, and stakeholder feedback. The amendments respond to suggestions and feedback raised during...
Providence City Council Establishes Working Group on Its Role in PPSD Governance
Today, the Providence City Council announced the formation of a working group on its role in Providence Public School District (PPSD) governance—a focused, time-limited body tasked with preparing the Council for its responsibilities when PPSD returns to local...
