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Committee Advances Immigration and Policing Reforms to Full Council
Tonight, the Providence City Council Committee on Ordinances approved an ordinance amending Section 18 ½ - 4 of the city’s Code of Ordinances, the Community-Police Relations Act (CPRA), to strengthen protections for city residents. The proposed changes better protect...
City Council Votes to Ban Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
At tonight’s meeting of the Providence City Council, councilors granted first passage to an ordinance introduced by Councilor Sue AnderBois (Ward 3) which would ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in the city of Providence by 2033. Councilors also granted second...
Providence City Council Receives Housing Crisis Task Force Report, Grants First Passage to Citywide Replacement of Trash Bins
At tonight’s meeting of the Providence City Council, councilors formally received the Housing Crisis Task Force 2025 Report, a deeply-researched legislative blueprint for addressing the city’s housing affordability crisis. Also at tonight’s meeting, councilors granted...
Housing Crisis Task Force Report Calls for Urgent Action
Tonight, the Providence City Council Housing Crisis Task Force (HCTF) approved a report making recommendations for legislative action to address our city’s housing crisis. In the report, the Task Force, chaired by Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris (Ward 11), presents a...
Jo-Ann Ryan Elected Finance Committee Chair
Tonight, the Providence City Council Committee on Finance elected Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) as its next chair. Councilwoman Ryan, a former chair of the committee, was reappointed to the panel last week by Council President Rachel Miller to fill the vacancy...
Providence City Council Honors the Life of Judge Frank Caprio
Tonight, the City Council convened for its first full meeting following the August recess. Councilors unanimously passed a resolution sponsored by all 14 members honoring the life and legacy of the late Judge Frank Caprio, who passed away last month. Councilors also...
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...
