Recent News
City Council Calls on Community Members to Participate in LGBTQIA+ Online Exhibit
The Providence City Council and the Providence City Archives have teamed up to create an online exhibit in celebration of PRIDE Month this June. The exhibit will share the history of LGBTQIA+ rights in Providence as well as highlighting the stories of today’s LGBTQIA+...
Senior Deputy Majority Leader Wishes Providence Residents Graduating from College Congratulations
When you started your college experience, I can’t imagine that you would have thought that it would have drawn to an end like this -classes ending abruptly, you finishing your final semester via Zoom, and having to say goodbye to the memories and friends you made over...
Statement from Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narduccci Jr. Regarding Tomorrow’s Scheduled Property Tax Sale
I want to echo my colleague's concerns about tomorrow’s City scheduled property tax sale. As we have navigated through this global pandemic, City Hall has been shuttered to visitors since Friday, March 13 at 4:30 PM. Making it impossible for residents to come into the...
Statement from Council President Pro Tempore Michael Correia Regarding Thursday’s Scheduled Property Tax Sale
After hearing from several constituents with concerns regarding their inability to pay their property taxes due to the closure of City Hall, my staff reached out to the Administration to pause Thursday’s previously scheduled tax sale. During these difficult times, it...
City Council’s Committee on Urban Redevelopment, Renewal, and Planning Tonight Passed a Second Round of Community Block Development Grants to Assist Local Agencies in the Fight Against COVID-19
Tonight, the City Council’s Committee on Urban Redevelopment, Renewal, and Planning (URRP) passed a second round of Community Block Development Grant (CDBG) Funding to help local agencies in the fight against COVID-19. “This evening the URRP Committee ensured that 33...
Governor Raimondo’s Executive Order Prevails and Mayor Elorza’s Executive Order Fails
Last night the City Council convened to vote on the extension of Mayor Jorge O. Elorza’s Executive Order. The matter did not pass as it required a mega-majority vote (11 out of 14 affirmative votes) which it did not receive. Pursuant to section 302-i of the City Home...
City Council President Sabina Matos Proposes Two Resolutions to Expand SNAP Benefits and Denounce Xenophobia in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
At tonight’s City Council meeting, Council President Sabina Matos (Ward 15) put forth two resolutions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; one regarding an expansion of SNAP benefits and the other regarding anti-Asian sentiment in the City of Providence. The first...
Councilman Pedro Espinal to Introduce Legislation to Protect Providence Residents
At tonight’s City Council meeting Councilman Pedro Espinal (Ward 10) along with his colleagues, Councilwoman Helen Anthony (Ward 2), and Councilwoman Rachel Miller (Ward 13) introduced an amendment to the City’s Zoning Ordinance that would eliminate incinerator or...
Statement From Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. Regarding Providence Golf Courses
Earlier today I had a productive conversation with Mayor Jorge O. Elorza about the reopening of our City's golf courses. As the Governor has indicated that she is lifting her "Stay at Home Order," I believe that with proper safety protocols we can begin the reopening...
