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City Council Approves Final Passage of Tax Agreements for Superman Building and Former Providence Journal Building
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...
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...
City Council Approves 1st Passage of 30 Year Tax Agreement for Superman Building
Superman building Providence, RI – Tonight, city councilors passed, for the first time on a vote of 11 to 1 (with 3 councilors abstaining), a 30-year tax stabilization agreement (TSA) ordinance between the city and High Rock Westminster Street LLC, the owner of 111...
Statement from Council President John Igliozzi on Proposal to Limit College Student Occupancy in Homes and Apartments
Providence, RI – “I believe it is an appropriate decision for the sponsor of this ordinance, Councilwoman Helen Anthony (Ward 2), to keep an open dialogue and better understand the potential detrimental impact on the city’s rental market. In its present form, the...
Statement from Councilwoman Helen Anthony Regarding Proposed Changes to College Student Occupancy of Homes and Apartments
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – “Our city faces a housing crisis. There is no one cause for that crisis, and there will not be one solution. But one clear factor is the number of college campuses that are bleeding into our neighborhoods, creating pressure on current housing stock....
City Council Finance Committee Approves 30 year Tax Agreement for Superman building
October 17, 2022 PRESS RELEASE Contact: Parker Gavigan, Director of Communications pgavigan@providenceri.gov Providence, RI – Tonight, after a two hour public hearing and testimony from dozens of citizens, the City Council finance committee approved a 30-year tax...
City Council Calls for a Solution to Student Transportation Problems, Bans Marijuana in Parks, Receives Proposal for a New Providence Place Mall Tax Treaty, and Honors Mayor-Elect
October 6, 2022 PRESS RELEASE Contact: Parker Gavigan, Director of Communications pgavigan@providenceri.gov Public Nuisance Policy Tonight, the City Council passed into law an ordinance amending the city’s current legislation surrounding “loud or unruly gatherings.”...
