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City Council Brings Charges Against & Seeks Removal Of City Clerk Shawn Selleck For Creating Toxic Work Environment
This evening, the Providence City Council voted unanimously to approve a Providence Home Rule Charter Section 403 resolution to bring charges against City Clerk Shawn Selleck, and to seek his suspension or removal from office. The resolution charges Mr. Selleck with...
City Councilors Call for Vaccine Requirements for K-12 Teachers and School Employees in Providence
At tonight’s City Council meeting, Councilman John Goncalves (Ward 1) proposed a resolution requesting Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angelica Infante-Greene impose a state-wide policy mandating all K-12 teachers and school employees to receive the...
Providence City Council Approves New Administrator of Community Relations and Diversion Services Role to Build Police-Community Empathy
Tonight, the Providence City Council voted to approve a new position in the police department to help strengthen community relations and public safety in Providence neighborhoods. The budget ordinance which creates the new position also maintains the funding for the...
Providence City Council Recognizes 50 Years of Women at Providence College
At tonight’s City Council meeting, Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) introduced a resolution recognizing the 50-year anniversary of Providence College admitting women to their student body and faculty. “It is hard to believe that just 50 years ago, women remained...
Councilwoman Ryan Statement on Gun Violence in the City
PROVIDENCE, RI – City Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) issued the following statement regarding ongoing gun violence in the city: “Yet again we are experiencing another outbreak of gun violence in our city this weekend. This intensifying violent crime is devastating...
Providence Finance Committee Approves Creation of New Administrator of Community Relations & Diversion Position Within Police Department
Providence Finance Committee Approves Creation of New Administrator of Community Relations & Diversion Position Within Police Department Ordinances clarify that new position is civilian with no law enforcement powers, while retaining new Major position within the...
Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan Brings $2 Million in RIDOT Safety Improvements to Mount Pleasant Ave
Providence City Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) has announced a major road safety project on Mount Pleasant Avenue which will begin next year. The safety improvements come after a multi-year planning effort by Ryan, along with neighbors, local businesses, the Rhode...
Councilman Narducci Statement Regarding Cleanup of Homeless Encampment Area Under Route 146 Overpass
The following statement was offered by Providence City Councilman Nicholas Narducci Jr. (Ward 4) regarding the cleanup of a homeless encampment area that has developed under the Route 146 overpass on Branch Avenue. “Earlier today I participated in the cleanup of an...
Statement from Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. in Appreciation of Providence Water
This morning, my neighbors and I were shocked to see large amounts of water flowing down our street and into our lawns and driveways. Providence Water crews quickly arrived on the scene and were able to manage the issue. Water was shut off on Dorothy Ave for about...
