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Council Finance Committee Approves City Investments in Clean Water Projects
Council Finance Committee Approves City Investments in Clean Water Projects PROVIDENCE, RI – On Tuesday, City Council Finance Committee members approved measures that allow the city to invest up to $1 million in clean water, stormwater, and sewer...
Statement From Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan Following a Public Hearing on Providence Place Mall Tax Agreement
Providence, RI – The Providence City Council Finance Committee held a public hearing Thursday night in the council chamber on a proposed tax treaty for Providence Place mall. No vote was held. “Tonight’s public hearing on Providence Place mall was an important first...
City Leaders Present $1.5 Million to Roger Williams Park Zoo to Help Bring Penguins Back to PVD
City Leaders Present $1.5 Million to Roger Williams Park Zoo to Help Bring Penguins Back to PVD Today, City Council President John Igliozzi and Mayor Jorge Elorza presented a check for $1.5 million to the executive director of the Roger Williams Park Zoo. The...
City Council Passes $10 Million COVID-19 Equities Program and Receives New Tax Agreement for ProvPort
City Council Passes $10 Million COVID-19 Equities Program and Receives New Tax Agreement for ProvPort COVID-19 Equites Program Tonight, at a special meeting of the Providence City Council, members approved the final passage of the $10 million COVID-19 Equities Program...
Statement from Council President John J. Igliozzi on the Passage of City Ballot Questions
Voters passed all 10 Providence City Charter (city constitution) Review Amendments Providence, RI - “Providence voters spoke volumes at the ballot box on election day, overwhelmingly approving 10 changes to the city’s charter, including the creation of a hybrid...
City Council Approves Final Passage of Tax Agreements for Superman Building and Former Providence Journal Building
Providence, RI – Tonight, city councilors passed on a vote of 11 to 2 (with one councilor abstaining and one absent) a 30-year tax stabilization agreement (TSA) ordinance between the city and High Rock Westminster Street LLC, the owner of 111 Westminster Street (also...
Statement from Councilman John Goncalves on the Opening of Trader Joe’s
"We're so thrilled and excited to welcome Trader Joe's to the neighborhood! Residents from near and far are enthusiastic about the grand opening of another grocer that will offer fresh produce and organic foods to the Capital City and beyond," said Councilman...
Statement from Council President John Igliozzi on the Triggs Memorial Golf Course Vote
“As the sole dissenting vote today, I’m disappointed the Board of Parks Commissioners approved another 10-year commitment to FCG Associates, the current operator of Triggs Memorial Golf Course. Parts of the course have fallen into disrepair, and a laundry list of...
City Council Approves 1st Passage of $10 million COVID-19 Equities Program
City Council Approves 1st Passage of $10 million COVID-19 Equities Program Creates new program by partnering with the United Way Providence, RI – At tonight’s special meeting of the Providence City Council, councilors approved the first passage of the $10 million...
