Recent News
Statement from Councilor David A. Salvatore Regarding Property at 663 Admiral Street
Community Meeting Postponed Due to Rain During the summer months, I have been communicating with residents, City departments and Strive Realty regarding the redevelopment of the property located at 663 Admiral Street. Tonight’s scheduled community meeting at the...
Council President Igliozzi and Members of the City Council Co-Sign Letter Urging Mayor to Support the Reclassification of Community Relations and Diversion Services Position & Addition of New Police Major
City Council President John J. Igliozzi, joined by other Council colleagues has sent an open letter urging Mayor Jorge Elorza to work with the Council to reclassify the Community Relations and Diversion Services Police Major position to a Public Safety...
Statement from Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. Regarding Windmill Street School Fire
I was deeply disappointed to hear of the fire that took place at the Windmill Street School on Sunday which resulted in extensive damage to the third floor and lower floors. I am grateful to the men and women of the Providence Fire Department who worked quickly to put...
Council President Igliozzi Statement Regarding the Appointment of Michael Stevens as Community Relations and Diversion Services Major
"The City Council strongly supports the creation of a Community Relations and Diversion Services Major position to build greater trust between our police force and the diverse communities of our city. That is why we included funding for such a position in our FY 2022...
City Council Honors Servicemembers Killed During Afghanistan Evacuation Suicide Bombing
Last night, the Providence City Council honored the 13 U.S. service men and women members and 90 Afghans who lost their lives in a suicide bombing at Hamid Karzai International Airport on August 26th. Council President John Igliozzi led the full Council in honoring...
Council President John Igliozzi Statement on Saving the Superman Building
"The Superman Building is an icon of our city that has sadly been sitting vacant for eight years. All options should be explored to save this beautiful and historic structure, including opportunities for redevelopment by the current owner, and ownership transfer....
Council President Igliozzi & Councilwoman Ryan Commend Providence Police for Crackdown on ATVs
30 ATVs confiscated in just the last two weeks, since Igliozzi and Ryan called for enforcement of the City Council’s ATV ordinances City Council President John Igliozzi (Ward 7) and Councilwoman and Finance Chair Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) are commending the Providence...
Council President John J. Igliozzi Unveils Newly Completed Improvements at Merino Park
Council President John J. Igliozzi (Ward 7) today joined Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. (Ward 4), Mayor Jorge Elorza, the Providence Parks Department, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, the Providence Housing Authority and members of...
Council President John Igliozzi Statement On Javier Montañez Being Named Acting Superintendent of Providence Schools
"Congratulations to Dr. Javier Montañez on being named Acting Superintendent of the Providence Public School District for the upcoming school year. This is the time for us as a city and state to collectively support the district, and I want to thank Governor McKee for...
