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Statement from Councilman David A. Salvatore Regarding President Trump’s Proposed Cuts to Programs that Serve the Homeless and at Risk Communities:
President Trump is at it again! He has called on cities across the nation to deal with homelessness, yet in his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021 he is level funding homelessness grants. He is also proposing to slash the budget of the Department of Housing and...
Statement from City Council President Sabina Matos Regarding Mayor Elorza’s State of the City Address
I share the Mayor’s sentiments that we are a City in transition, yet remain committed to cultivating a Providence that works for all residents both new and old. One cannot argue that Providence is changing. As the mayor proudly pointed out: development in downtown is...
City Councilors Endorse the Environmental Council of Rhode Island’s Climate Crisis Campaign
Councilors Helen Anthony, Nirva LaFortune, Pedro Espinal, Kat Kerwin,and Rachel Miller Endorse ECRI’s Climate Crisis Plan City Councilors Helen Anthony (Ward 2), Nirva LaFortune (Ward 3), Pedro Espinal (Ward 10), Kat Kerwin (Ward 12), Rachel Miller (Ward 13)...
Councilman David Salvatore’s Call for the Creation of a Dedicated Revenue Stream to Fund Affordable Housing in FY21 Budget Passed by Council
Councilman David A. Salvatore (Ward 14) introduced a resolution tonight's City Council meeting that would allocate 50 percent of all retained real estate conveyance taxes to the Providence Affordable Housing Trust Fund and was passed by the Council. “The City realizes...
City Council President Pro Tempore Correia Introduces Resolution Calling for Immediate Repairs to the Providence’s Public Safety Complex
Council President Pro Tempore Michael Correia (Ward 6) introduced a resolution tonight calling on the city’s Department of Public Property to make immediate repairs to the city’s Public Safety Complex. There are several issues that need to be addressed at the City’s...
City Council Introduces Resolution to Honor Michael Van Leesten
Tonight the City Council will introduce a resolution to honor the life and legacy of Michael Van Leesten, a Providence native and a pioneer in the Civil Rights Struggle of the 1960s. Mr. Michael Van Leesten was a graduate of Hope High School, Rhode Island College, and...
Majority Leader Ryan Introduces Legislation to Create Community Engagement Around Street Enhancements
At tonight’s City Council meeting Majority Leader Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) will be introducing an amendment to the Code of Ordinances that puts in place a series of actions to fully engage affected residents in areas where significant infrastructure projects may take...
Councilman David Salvatore Calls for the Creation of a Dedicated Revenue Stream to Fund Affordable Housing in FY21 Budget
Councilman David A. Salvatore (Ward 14) will introduce a resolution at the City Council’s upcoming meeting on Thursday, February 6, 2020 that would allocate 50 percent of all retained real estate conveyance taxes to the Providence Affordable Housing Trust Fund. “The...
City Council Special Committee on Public Safety Amends Nightlife Ordinances
The City Council’s Special Committee on Public Safety tonight introduced amendments to a series of nightlife ordinances after a public hearing on the matters. “Our policy team in conjunction with the Board of Licenses staff and board have met with stakeholders that...
