Recent News
Statement from Council President Pro Tempore Michael Correia Regarding Operation “Bussed Out”
Today the Providence Police Department announced the outcome of Operation "Bussed Out" which was a four-month-long investigation into drug trafficking in Kennedy Plaza. I was proud to stand with our hard-working Police Officers and their Commanders who worked...
City Council Supports Redevelopment of Historic Former “Projo” Building
This TSA is one of the first that will generate a guaranteed funding source for the City’s Affordable Housing Trust At last night’s City Council meeting a majority of the council voted in favor of granting the developer of the property located at 203 Westminster...
La Presidenta del Consejo Municipal de Providence (Ayuntamiento), Sabina Matos, Presentará una Serie de Medidas de Seguridad para la Vida Nocturna
La Presidenta del Consejo Municipal, Sabina Matos (Distrito 15) ha anunciado hoy que va a publicar varias leyes sobre establecimientos y entretenimiento nocturno. “Hace dos meses, pedí a los miembros de mi equipo de postura políticas que se reunieran con...
City Council President Sabina Matos to Introduce a Series of Nightlife Safety Measures
City Council President Sabina Matos (Ward 15) announced today that she will be issuing several pieces of legislation around nightlife entertainment and establishments. “Two months ago, I asked members of my policy team to convene with representatives from the Board of...
Councilman David A. Salvatore Helps Uncover Nearly $31K in Overcharges to City Residents
With the help of the City’s Internal Auditor, Councilman Salvatore discovered that a change to the Code of Ordinances in 2011 was never implemented by the Department of Public Works Councilman David A. Salvatore (Ward 14) announced that the results of an audit...
City Council Leaders Introduced a Series of Measures to Expand Safety, Quality and Workforce Development in Construction
At tonight’s City Council meeting council leaders introduced a series of amendments to Chapters 14 and 21 of the Code of Ordinances. Together, these changes will create baseline standards for quality, safety, and workforce development in the construction industry....
Statement from Councilman James E. Taylor Regarding Columbus Square and the Christopher Columbus Statue
There has been much discussion about the fate of the statue of Christopher Columbus that resides in the Elmwood neighborhood of Providence. Tonight I will be introducing a resolution requesting that no decision be made regarding the statue without a robust and full...
Providence City Council to Create Youth Sports Fund & Grant Program
Tonight Council President Sabina Matos (Ward 15) will be introducing an amendment to the Code of Ordinances that would set-up a fund specifically for the support of Providence non-profit youth sports programs. The amendment is being co-sponsored by Council President...
RIDE Accepting Nominations for Community Design Team Members – RIDE Acepta Nominación para Miembros del Equipo de Diseño Comunitario
Dear Neighbors, RIDE has announced that they are seeking nominations for their Community Design Teams to help create a brighter vision and future for the students of Providence. If you would like to nominate yourself or have someone you would like to nominate you can...
