Recent News
Statement from Council President Sabina Matos Regarding the Tragic Incident of Jhamal Gonsalves
As a mother, my heart aches for Jhamal, his family, and his friends, as they continue the healing process – both physically and emotionally. I ask that we give him and his family the space and peace they need to heal. As an elected official, my heart aches for our...
Joint Statement from Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza and Providence City Council President Sabina Matos and Members of the City Council
The world watches in awe when Americans vote and engage in a peaceful transition of power every four years, especially when we elect a President. We set the example for other nations to follow. What is occurring in Washington is not how our country holds elections....
Statement from City Council President Sabina Matos Regarding the Christmas Day Nashville Bombing
What happened in Nashville on Christmas day is a strong reminder that events like that can happen anywhere. We must remain vigilant, and remember if you see something, to say something. I extend my sympathies to the eight individuals that were harmed in the blast,...
Statement from Council President Sabina Matos Regarding Today’s Fire at the Prince Hill Masonic Temple
The Prince Hall Masonic Temple in South Providence is a landmark institution that has done so much to support our City through the years. Just recently holding food and toy drives for community members in honor of the Christmas season. I extend my deepest sympathies...
Statement from Councilman Pedro Espinal Regarding Today’s Fire at Prince Hall Masonic Temple
I was devastated to learn the news that a fire had destroyed the Prince Hall Masonic Temple earlier today. I was just there yesterday supporting their annual Christmas toy giveaway. This is such a loss for my community. For years, the Masons have been doing important...
Providence City Council Hires Paul J. Fox III as Chief of Staff
Providence City Council Hires Paul J. Fox III as Chief of Staff Fox brings more than a decade of experience working with city leaders Providence City Council President Sabina Matos today announced a new chief of staff to support the work of the 15-member Council. Paul...
Statement from Council President Sabina Matos
“The Providence City Council and its staff serve the people of Providence and they ask us to do so compassionately, with integrity and respect. In public service, there should be zero tolerance for haphazard comments that divide and hurt. Furthermore, as elected...
Statement from Council President Sabina Matos
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...
Statement from Councilman John Goncalves Regarding Hurtful and Abhorrent LGBTQIA+ Comments Made In City Hall
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...
