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City Councilors Call on Residents to Vote “Yes” on Questions Two, Three, and Five in Upcoming Special Election
At last week's City Council meeting, Councilors put forth several resolutions urging Providence voters to vote “Yes” on ballot referendum questions two, three, and five in the special election taking place on March 2, 2021. In December 2020, Governor Raimondo signed a...
Providence City Council Ordinance Banning Housing Discrimination Has First Passage
At tonight’s City Council meeting, an ordinance which would ban housing discrimination for prospective renters who rely on alternative source of income such as a Federal Housing Choice Voucher, child support, Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI),...
Black History Month 2021- Michael S. Van Leesten: Bridge Builder
The Providence City Council is excited to announce this year's Black History Month celebration! Led by Deputy Majority Leader Mary Kay Harris, the Council has teamed up with the Providence City Archives to create an online exhibit about the life and legacy of Michael...
Statement from Council President Sabina Matos
Today our City lost a great community advocate in John “Johnnie” Britto. For over 60 years, Mr. Britto served the community as a mentor and friend to countless young people that came into the Fox Point Boys and Girls Club. I extend my sympathies to his wife Eufemia...
Statement from Councilman John Goncalves On the Passing of John “Johnny” Britto
As a lifelong resident of the Fox Point neighborhood, Johnny Britto was not just a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, but he was a fixture in the community and an inspiration. He was a coach, friend, and mentor to every single young person that came through the...
Statement for Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. Regarding the Providence Police Narcotics Bureau
I wish to commend the Providence Police Narcotics Bureau for their excellent work this past weekend. I want to personally thank Captain Kevin Lanni and his team for their diligence in getting these weapons and drugs off our City streets. Over the past many months our...
Providence City Council Endorses Creation of An Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy
At last week’s City Council Meeting, the Providence City Council passed a resolution requesting the Office of Sustainability collaborate with the Purchasing Department, the Healthy Communities Office, the Providence Public School Department, and the school district's...
Statement from Councilor David A. Salvatore on the Passing of Former United States Congressman Edward “Eddie” P. Beard
I was saddened to learn of the passing of my friend, mentor, and former United States Congressman Edward P. Beard, or as those of us who knew him, Eddie. When I was considering running for the City Council, one of the first people I spoke to was Congressman Beard. He...
Statement from Council President Sabina Matos Regarding this Weekend’s Homicide
As many have learned, the first homicide in RI of 2021 occurred in Providence this past weekend. It is a painful reminder that we, as a City, need to continue to work together to address the systemic issues that lead to these crimes. We know families thrive when...
