Recent News
City Council Finishes 2022 Legislative Session
December 15, 2022 Contact: Parker Gavigan, Director of Communications pgavigan@providenceri.gov City Council Finishes 2022 Legislative Session Approves first steps in a new ProvPort revenue sharing agreement and lease extension Passes tax treaty agreements for several...
Statement from City Council Pro Tempore Pedro Espinal (Ward 10) on ProvPort Revenue Sharing and Lease Extension
December 1, 2022 PRESS RELEASE Contact: Parker Gavigan, Director of Communications pgavigan@providenceri.gov “Tonight, the council decided to continue the discussion on the ProvPort resolution authorizing a lease extension and bond but will table the ordinance...
Statement from Councilor David Salvatore Regarding Security in Housing Development for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities Ordinance
“The Ordinance Amending Chapter 13, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Providence, Entitled: “Housing” to add article VII- “Security In Housing Development for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities” will provide necessary security measures all residents...
City Council Finance Committee Approves ProvPort Tax Revenue Sharing Agreement and Lease Extension
November 28, 2022 Contact: Parker Gavigan, Director of Communications pgavigan@providenceri.gov PROVIDENCE, RI – Tonight, the City Council Finance Committee voted 4 to 1 to approve a new tax exemption agreement and lease extension for ProvPort, Inc. on the south...
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...
