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Council President to Call a Council Meeting to Address Violence in the City: Statements from Council President Igliozzi and Finance Chairwoman Jo-Ann Ryan
Council President John J. Igliozzi: "The report of a mother being ripped from her car and attacked by a mob of ATV and dirt bike riders, while her young child was in the car, is deeply disturbing, and yet another example of the completely unacceptable wave of violent...
Statement from Councilman John Goncalves Regarding Woman Attacked by ATV Riders This Morning
The terrifying and senseless act of violence that took place this morning is a wake up call to local leaders that we must act immediately to protect the residents of our city. In the past week alone, two innocent young women have been the victims of brutal violence on...
Statement from Councilor David Salvatore Regarding Attack on Innocent Mother
I was horrified to hear reports that at 6 A.M. this morning, a woman was pulled from her car and beaten by ATV riders while her eight-month-old child was in the car with her. As a husband, father and resident of Providence, this news is disturbing and deeply...
Council President Igliozzi Calls for Return of Community Policing to Address Surge in Violent Crime
Community policing initiative, increased number of police officers on the street, diversion programs all needed to address increase in crime. In response to a wave of serious violent crime incidents in recent weeks, City Council President John Igliozzi joined by...
Statement from Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune Regarding Violence in Providence Last Night
I am deeply saddened by the numerous violent acts that took place across our city last night, which resulted in multiple injuries and the death of a 20-year old woman. I have spoken with Mayor Elorza, Police Chief Clements and I am working with the Public Safety...
Statement from Councilman Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. Regarding Last Night’s Altercation
I was embarrassed to watch as the Mayor of our city provoked an inappropriate altercation between himself and Governor McKee. As an elected official, I hold my government colleagues to a high standard of professionalism, especially at community events that are meant...
Statement from Council President Pro Tempore Pedro Espinal regarding CRMC Decision to Uphold Public Street Shoreline Access
Last night, I was glad to join community members at the Coastal Resource Management Council (CRMC) meeting, to welcome the decision the CRMC made to protect public shoreline access on Public Street in Providence. Shoreline access is a legally protected right in Rhode...
Council President Pro Tempore Pedro Espinal Defends Shoreline Access on Public Street
Council President Pro Tempore Pedro Espinal is calling on the Costal Resources Management Committee (CRMC) to designate a public right of way to the shoreline located on a portion of Public Street in Providence. At the July 15th City Council meeting, Pro Tempore...
Statement from Council President Pro Tempore Pedro Espinal Regarding Echo Village
In recent weeks, I have heard resounding concerns from members of my community regarding the Emergency COVID Housing Opportunity (ECHO) Village proposal that may be located at 545 Prairie Avenue in South Providence. While the House of Hope Community Development...
