Recent News
Statement from Majority Leader Jo-Ann Ryan on the George Floyd Tragedy & the Unfortunate Events of Last Night
Like you, my thoughts have been heavy as we watched the tragedy of George Floyd's death. This past weekend we saw members of our community peacefully gather to share their collective grief and outrage which was moving and inspiring. Last night, June 1st, was not. What...
Statement from Council President Pro Tempore Michael Correia Regarding Last Night’s Events in the City of Providence
I want to thank our brave men and women of the Providence Police Department, the Rhode Island State Police, the Massachusetts State Police, and the police departments of neighboring cities and towns that helped assist in last night's violence that unfolded in our...
Statement from Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. Regarding the Violence in Providence Last Night
The pain that many in our community are feeling at the senseless death of George Floyd is not only understandable but is yet another reflection of how our Country has failed our neighbors of color. This past weekend, 100's gathered to peacefully protest and...
Statement from Council President Sabina Matos Regarding the Outbreak of Violence Last Night in the City of Providence
The chaos that ensued last night was not promulgated by our community. These weren’t our usual neighborhood organizers who descended onto our streets. Last night our city was pillaged and preyed upon by out-of-Town agitators and impressionable opportunists. Don’t be...
Statement from Council President Sabina Matos on the Tragic Death of George Floyd
As a Black-Latina Immigrant, instances of prejudice and racism are not unfamiliar to me. Yet, the experience of the African American community in our country is one rife with hatred, destruction, and travesties of justice. I was proud to have taken my teenage son to...
Chairman John J. Igliozzi Esq. of the Council’s Committee on Finance Has Called a Meeting for Monday, June 1 at 5 PM to Discuss the City’s Plan to Reopen
City Council Majority Whip and Chairman of the Committee on Finance John J. Igliozzi, Esq. (Ward 7) has called for a meeting of the Committee on Finance to discuss Mayor Elorza’s plan to reopen our municipal government on Monday, June 1, at 5:00 PM via remote...
Committee on Ordinances Chairwoman Jo-Ann Ryan Tonight Announces Four Public Hearings
At tonight’s Committee on Ordinances meeting chaired by Majority Leader Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) the Committee voted to schedule several public hearings in the coming weeks regarding matters important to the community and passed several matters which will be sent to the...
RI State Supreme Court Upholds Majority Leader Ryan’s Student Housing Ordinance to Limit Number of Students Living in Single-Family Rental Homes
The Rhode Island State Supreme Court today upheld the 2018 ruling by the State Superior Court, regarding an amendment to the Providence zoning ordinance that limits student housing in residential neighborhoods. In 2015, City Council Majority Leader, Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward...
Providence’s Internal Auditor Hires Former State Auditor General to Advise the City Council and its Members on the Proposed FY ’21 Providence Budget
Today, the City of Providence Board of Contract and Supply approved the hiring of Ernest Almonte, Rhode Island’s former Auditor General, to advise the City Council and its members on the proposed FY ’21 Providence City Budget. As the City of Providence is facing...
