Recent News
Councilors Approve $5.75 Million in Community Funds for Immediate Neighborhood Needs
Providence, RI – Tonight, City Councilors passed an ordinance enabling $5.755 million in federal community development block grant funding (CDGB) to have an immediate impact on Providence’s neighborhoods. The funding helps support community centers and public service...
Council Hires Legal Firm to Review Properties Taxed at Lower Rates and Elects Civilian Board to Oversee Police
May 18, 2023 PRESS RELEASE Contact: Parker Gavigan, Director of Communications pgavigan@providenceri.gov Providence, RI - City Council President Rachel Miller announced the hiring of outside legal counsel Wistow, Sheehan, and Loveley to review the merits of a 2021...
Councilors Support Free Parking Around the State House and Extending Working Days for Retired Police Officers
May 4, 2023 PRESS RELEASE Contact: Parker Gavigan, Director of Communications pgavigan@providenceri.gov Parking Meters at the State House Providence, RI – On Thursday, Councilors passed a resolution requesting the Traffic Engineer and city Parking Enforcement either...
Statement from Finance Chairwoman Helen Anthony (Ward 2) Regarding the College Student Occupancy Ordinance
May 3, 2023 PRESS RELEASE Contact: Chelsea DeCesare, Press Secretary cdecesare@providenceri.gov Providence, RI – "I thank all the community members who participated in the public hearing process. At the heart of this issue is a concern many of us share: wealthy...
Providence City Treasurer and Senior Advisor to the City Council, James Lombardi, Announces Retirement
PRESS RELEASE May 1, 2023 CONTACT Parker Gavigan, Director of Communications pgavigan@providenceri.gov Providence, RI – After 24 years in city government, James Lombardi III announces his retirement from the City of Providence. A city council appointee,...
City Council Honors the Life and Legacy of Senator Maryellen Goodwin
PRESS RELEASE Contact: Parker Gavigan, Director of Communications pgavigan@providenceri.gov Providence, RI – At Thursday’s City Council meeting, councilors honored the life and legacy of the late Senate Majority Whip Maryellen Goodwin, who passed away last week at 58....
City Council Establishes a Special Commission on Veterans Affairs and Approves Other Appointments
April 6, 2023 PRESS RELEASE Contact: Parker Gavigan, Director of Communications pgavigan@providenceri.gov Providence, RI – Tonight, City Councilors established a nine-member Special Commission on Veterans Affairs to help coordinate and manage VA activity in the city....
City Council Establishes a Housing Crisis Task Force
March 16, 2023 PRESS RELEASE Contact: Parker Gavigan, Director of Communications pgavigan@providenceri.gov Providence, RI – At tonight’s city council meeting, councilors approved a resolution establishing a Housing Crisis Task Force in the capital city. The...
Statement from Councilman John Goncalves (Ward 1) on the Fane Tower
March 10, 2023 PRESS RELEASE Contact: Parker Gavigan, Director of Communications pgavigan@providenceri.gov Providence, RI – “I’m aware of the Fane Tower news today. We all know this process took time, energy, and resources, and we want to thank the parties...
