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New Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Rent Stabilization in Providence
Citywide results align with previous statewide polling and reinforce demand for action on rental costs. Providence, RI – A new poll reported in the Boston Globe shows strong support for rent stabilization in Providence, with 74% of likely Democratic voters saying they...
City Council BUILDs on Previous Housing Legislation with New Affordable Housing Act
Providence, RI – Today, at a press conference, City Council President Rachel Miller (Ward 13), Deputy Majority Leader Mary Kay Harris (Ward 11), and non-profit housing developers announced the Boosting Urban Investment to Launch Development (BUILD) Act, legislation...
Committee Advances Rent Stabilization with Positive Recommendation
Providence, RI – Tonight, the Providence City Council’s Special Committee on Health, Opportunity, Prosperity, and Education (HOPE) voted unanimously to advance the proposed rent stabilization ordinance out of committee, recommending passage with amendments shaped by...
Councilors Present Ordinances on Student Housing Zoning and Rental Assistance, Pass Resolution Opposing State 8 Law Expansion
Providence, RI – Tonight, Providence City Council held a full meeting in the Council Chamber on the third floor of City Hall, where councilors presented several ordinances and resolutions on the topic of housing. Councilman John Goncalves (Ward 1) introduced a Rent...
Sponsors Announce Amendments to Strengthen Rent Stabilization Ordinance
Today, Providence City Council sponsors of the proposed rent stabilization ordinance announced a slate of amendments shaped by extensive public engagement, policy research, and stakeholder feedback. The amendments respond to suggestions and feedback raised during...
Providence City Council Establishes Working Group on Its Role in PPSD Governance
Today, the Providence City Council announced the formation of a working group on its role in Providence Public School District (PPSD) governance—a focused, time-limited body tasked with preparing the Council for its responsibilities when PPSD returns to local...
Councilors Finalize Design Standards and Utility Permits Ordinances, Address Impacts from Extreme Weather
Tonight, Providence City Council held a full meeting in the Council Chamber on the third floor of City Hall. At the meeting, councilors unanimously finalized passage of an ordinance amendment regulating building design standards and updates to...
City Council Calls for the Providence Public Schools to be Returned to Local Control
Tonight, Providence City Council held a full meeting in the Council Chamber on the third floor of City Hall. At the meeting, councilors unanimously passed a resolution urging the return of Providence public schools to local control. The resolution, introduced by...
City Council Introduces Snowstorm After-Action Resolutions and Honors Alex Pretti, Renee Good
Providence, RI – Tonight, the Providence City Council held a full meeting in the Council Chamber on the third floor of City Hall. Councilors unanimously approved a resolution denouncing Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s campaign of aggression around the country,...
