Recent News
Majority Leader Jo-Ann Ryan Hosted A Rededication Ceremony for the Joseph V. “Bucky” Conley Stadium After Expansive Upgrades
Today, Council Majority Leader Jo-Ann Ryan Councilwoman Ward 5, along with Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, City Council President Sabina Matos, President Pro Tempore Michael Correia, Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner, Representative Daniel McKiernan, Representative...
Statement from Majority Leader Jo-Ann Ryan Regarding Recent Shootings in the Ward 5 Area
On Friday and then again last night, there have been two shootings in our neighborhoods. This is not only disturbing, but it must end. Last year, the Center for Disease Control issued a report stating that “gun violence still exists at epidemic levels” across the...
Statement from Councilwoman Katherine Kerwin Regarding Recent Events at Fortnight
Last night, I was at Fortnight just after 9PM when three police officers showed up claiming they had received a “noise complaint”. This seemed extremely unlikely to me -- Fortnight was playing music just loud enough for the patrons of the bar sitting outside to hear,...
Council President Matos Statement on Arrests Made in Relation to Murder of Jorge L. Gonzalez Colon
“I am saddened to hear that two young people have been charged in connection with the July 1 murder of Jorge L. Gonzalez Colon in the Silver Lake neighborhood. This tragedy serves as a poignant reminder of the important conversations taking place in the City of...
Joint Statement from City Councilors Matos, Correia, Ryan, Narducci, Harris, Castillo, Taylor, Kerwin, Espinal, and Goncalves regarding Acts of Intimidation at Councilman Igliozzi’s Home
We as elected leaders of our community stand against acts of violence and vandalism against our colleagues, their families, and our neighbors. We condemn the actions that transpired at Councilman Igliozzi's home over the weekend and hope that whoever is responsible is...
Statement from Chairman of the City Council’s Committee on Finance, John J. Igliozzi Esq. Regarding Incident of Threat at Home
This weekend my family and I were the targets of acts of intimidation and violence demanding that I defund and abolish the Providence Police Department. This individual(s) graffitied my property and also spiked the tires of both my son’s and my car. While the graffiti...
Councilman John Goncalves Introduced a Resolution Asking the City of Providence to Recognize Nelson Mandela International Day
Councilman John Goncalves (Ward 1) and Councilman Pedro Espinal (Ward 10) introduced a resolution at last night’s City Council Meeting calling on the City of Providence to recognize July 18 as Nelson Mandela International Day. The resolution was co-sponsored by...
City Councilors Call on the City of Providence to Transform into an Anti-Racist Institution
By investing and supporting in structures, programs, and policies that align with the Just Providence Framework and the City’s Climate Justice Plan Councilwomen Helen Anthony (Ward 2) and Nirva LaFortune (Ward 3), along with co-sponsors Councilors Rachel Miller (Ward...
Council President Matos Calls on the Department of Planning and Development Promulgate Rules Regarding Administrative Tax Stabilization Agreements
Providence City Council President Sabina Matos (Ward 15), and co-sponsors Majority Leader Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5), Majority Whip John J. Igliozzi, Esq. (Ward 7), Deputy Majority Leader Mary Kay Harris (Ward 11), Councilor David A. Salvatore (Ward 14), and Councilman John...
