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Councilors Introduce Resolution Supporting Conditional Increased Funds for Providence Public Schools
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Finance Providence, RI – At the October 17 City Council meeting, Council President Rachel Miller introduced a resolution in support of new conditional funding for Providence Public School District (PPSD). Last week,...
Council President Responds to Mayor’s Comp Plan Veto Threat
Providence, RI – Last night, Mayor Brett Smiley threatened to veto the entire Comprehensive Plan if it includes the committee-approved amendment to prohibit new gas station development. In response, Council President Rachel Miller released the following statement:...
Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing to be Continued on Monday, October 21st
Providence, RI – Tonight, Council Committee on Ordinances voted to continue the public hearing regarding the Comprehensive Plan to: Monday, October 21, 5:30pm Council Chamber, City Hall, Floor 3 Press and the public are invited to attend. During Monday’s hearing,...
Council Leadership Joins Mayor in Supporting Conditional Increased Funds for Providence Public Schools
Providence, RI – This morning, Mayor Brett Smiley issued a letter to in response to Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez’s request for additional funds. City Council members are in full support of Mayor Smiley’s conditions for...
Committee Votes to Prohibit Development of New Gas Stations in Providence
Providence is set to become the first East Coast city to ban the construction of new gas stations Providence, RI – At tonight’s public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan, the Committee on Ordinances approved a historic amendment to prohibit the construction of any new...
Council Debuts Amendments Package for the Comprehensive Plan
Providence, RI – Today, Providence City Council leadership announced a slate of proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, the urban planning document that will guide the city’s development for the next decade. These proposed changes address key policy areas,...
Council Passes Cannabis Zoning Ordinance and Approves Resolution Condemning Anti-Haitian Rhetoric
Providence, RI – At tonight’s meeting, Council finalized passage of the Cannabis Zoning ordinance, which lays the groundwork for well-regulated and inclusive cannabis retail in Providence. The ordinance updates municipal zoning code to comply with the 2022 Rhode...
Ordinance Committee Adopts Amendment Striking RIPTA Bus Hub Language from Proposed Comprehensive Plan
Providence, RI – After hearing community testimony at tonight’s public hearing, Councilor Justin Roias (Ward 4) introduced an amendment to strike “Point N, Objective M1” from the proposed Comprehensive Plan. Point N, which will not appear in the Comprehensive Plan...
Pedro Espinal Named City Council Majority Leader, Sue AnderBois Deputy Whip
The restructured leadership team will help advance efforts to address key Council priorities Providence, RI – Councilman Pedro Espinal has been elected by a majority of his colleagues on City Council to serve as Majority Leader. In this role, Majority Leader Espinal...
