Recent News
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...
Statement from Councilman John Goncalves Regarding South Water Street Trail
The South Water Street Trail will provide a safe and enjoyable transportation option for our families, children, and community. Bike-friendly street infrastructure makes streets safer for everyone -- pedestrians, business patrons, visitors -- not just bicyclists. Most...
City Hall Flag Lowered in Honor of City Sergeant David Tassoni– Joint Statement from Mayor Jorge Elorza and Council President John Igliozzi
Today, the flag at City Hall will be lowered to half-staff in honor of the late City Sergeant Dave Tassoni. Sergeant Tassoni was a dedicated city servant, and he will be dearly missed by the City Council, the Mayoral Administration and all of the city staff who had...
Statement from Councilwoman Kat Kerwin Regarding Shooting on Smith Hill Last Night
I am deeply saddened and disturbed by the news of the shooting of a 26-year-old man on Smith Hill last night. I am left, like so many other community members, wondering who could be the next victim and how we can restore a sense of safety in our neighborhood. To the...
