Today, Councilman Correia announced that he would be resigning from the leadership of the City Council. The Clerk’s Office is in receipt of his resignation letter, and I will accept it. I am glad that the Councilman realized that apologies are only as good as the...

I am proud to serve all of my neighbors in Ward 1 on the Providence City Council. As a neighbor, friend, and ally to the LGBTQIA+ community, I want to be absolutely clear that I will not accept any hateful language or behavior in any setting, and especially not in...

It is so upsetting that there was yet another deadly shooting in my neighborhood today. It is even more upsetting that it occurred at a time when students were getting out of school. My heart is broken for the young man who lost his life, and my thoughts and prayers...

Today, City Council President Pro Tempore and Ward 6 Councilman Michael Correia announced plans for safety improvements at Atwells Avenue and Manton Avenue's intersection to be implemented in spring of 2021. "The intersection at Atwells and Manton Avenues has seen...

Tonight, the City Council voted to approve the refunding of the City's bond portfolio. The refunding of bonds is much like the refinancing of homes, providing efficiency and better interest rates, which yield savings. "I want to thank the Committee on Finance, our...

Located on the western side of Providence, Silver Lake is home to strong cultural identities in both Italian and Hispanic backgrounds. Silver Lake is a hub for Central American restaurants, bars and markets and is also the site of the annual Feast of Saint...

As many have learned, there was a deadly shooting in the Olneyville neighborhood late this morning. I am saddened and disturbed by the senseless act of violence. This is the second fatal shooting in our City this week, which is two too many. It seems that although...

Today, City Council President Pro Tempore and Ward 6 Councilman Michael Correia announced safety enhancements that will be installed in the coming days. “Quality of life and safety is paramount for me in addressing the needs of my constituents,” stated Pro Tempore...

Tonight, Council President Sabina Matos (Ward 15), Majority Leader Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5), Deputy Majority Leader Mary Kay Harris (Ward 11), and Councilman John Goncalves (Ward 1) were lead sponsors of a resolution addressing the Rhode Island Community Food Banks’...