Recent News
Councilwoman LaFortune to Introduce an Ordinance and a Series of Resolutions to Help Rhode Islanders During the COVID-19 Crisis
Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune (Ward 3) will introduce an ordinance that calls for more transparency and better business practices by third-party food delivery services in the City of Providence at tonight's City Council meeting. Additionally, she will introduce a...
Councilman Pedro Espinal to Introduce a Resolution Requesting an Executive Order to Suspend Immigration Enforcement at COVID-19 Testing and Treatment Sites in Rhode Island
Councilman Pedro Espinal (Ward 10) will introduce a resolution at tonight’s City Council meeting requesting that Governor Gina Raimondo pass an executive order to suspend immigration enforcement at COVID-19 testing and treatment sites. “There are many residents in...
Providence City Council to Honor the Life of Armand E. Batastini, Jr.
Majority Leader Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) will introduce a resolution to honor the life and legacy of Armand E. Batastini, Jr. at tonight's City Council meeting. Mr. Batastini was a lifelong resident of Providence, he was a baseball and basketball coach, and an active...
City Council President Pro Tempore Michael Correia and Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. Will Put Forth a Resolution at Tomorrow’s City Council Meeting Requesting an Operations Plan From the Department of Public Works
City Council President Pro Tempore Michael Correia (Ward 6) and Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. (Ward 4) will be introducing a resolution calling on the City’s Department of Public Works to prepare and issue an operations plan to ensure...
City Council’s Committee on Finance Approves Additional $5M for Fire Apparatus Through the City’s Master Lease Agreement
Last night, the City Council's Committee on Finance approved an additional $5 Million for new fire apparatus through the City's Master Lease Agreement. "I would like to thank Chairman John J. Igliozzi (Ward 7) for his leadership of the Council's Committee on Finance,...
Statement from Majority Leader Jo-Ann Ryan Regarding Ward 1 Election:
I applaud the decision of the Rhode Island State Board of Elections who voted unanimously Friday to move the City of Providence Ward 1 Special Election to June 2, 2020 the same day set for the state-wide Presidential Preference Primary. Thursday night, the City...
City Councilors Call on the State of Rhode Island to Suspend Evictions and Foreclosures and Enact Other Measures Until COVID-19 Crisis is No Longer a Threat
Tonight Providence City Councilors introduced a resolution calling for the State of Rhode Island to suspend evections and foreclosures and enact a series of other measures to protect Providence residents until the COVID-19 crisis is no longer a threat to our...
The Small Business Paycheck Protection Program
If you are a business owner you have likely heard about the Small Business Paycheck Protection Program. Here you will find an overview of the program, a fact sheet about the program, and the application of the program provided to the City Council by Bank Newport. They...
Statement from Councilman James E. Taylor (Ward 8) Regarding Today’s Board of Contract and Supply’s Approval of $5 Million For New Fire Apparatus:
Today, The Board of Contract and Supply approved an additional $5 Million for new fire apparatus. This is great news for the hardworking men and women of the Providence Fire Department. I would like to thank Chairman John J. Igliozzi (Ward 7) for his leadership of the...
