Recent News
Salvatore Reintroduces Fair Housing Ordinance
Councilman David A. Salvatore Reintroduces Fair Housing Ordinance for Older Adults and Disabled Persons City Councilman David A. Salvatore (Ward 14) reintroduced an ordinance at tonight’s Council Meeting that ensures security measures are being implemented in housing...
City Council Recognizes National Public Works Week
The Providence City Council passed a resolution sponsored by Council President Pro Tempore Michael Correia (Ward 6), recognizing the week of May 19 through May 25, 2019 as National Public Works Week. National Public Works Week is observed as a way to pay tribute to...
Council Allocates Funds For Community Organizations
City Council Introduces Ordinance Allocating More than $5M In Community Development Block Grant Funding for Providence Tonight the City Council introduced an ordinance allocating more than $5M in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for the city of...
Majority Leader Ryan Announces Pleasant Valley Stream Stormwater Water Management Project
Today, Majority Leader Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) announced that the construction phase of the Pleasant Valley Stream – Stormwater Management Project will begin as early as this week. The project is the first to use tree filtration systems to clean stormwater and...
Council Supports Green New Deal
City Council Shows Support For the Green New Deal City Council President Sabina Matos (Ward 15) and City Council President Pro Tempore Michael J. Correia (Ward 6) co-sponsored a resolution endorsing and urging passage by the General Assembly of House Resolution 2019...
Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Week Recognized
Providence City Council to Recognize the Week of April 17 as Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Week City Council President Sabina Matos (Ward 15) and City Council President Pro Tempore Michael J. Correia (Ward 6) co-sponsored a resolution which will recognize the week of...
City Council To Recognize Small Business Week
City Council to Recognize May 5 – May 11 as Providence Small Business Week City Council President Sabina Matos (Ward 15) and City Council President Pro Tempore Michael J. Correia (Ward 6) co-sponsored a resolution recognizing May 5, 2019 through May 11, 2019 as...
Council Passes Resolution Requiring Sexual Harassment-Prevention Training for City Employees
Council President Matos and Council President Pro-Tempore Correia Introduce Resolution Requiring Sexual Harassment-Prevention Training for Providence Employees and Officials City Council President Sabina Matos (Ward 15) and City Council...
Statement from Council President Sabina Matos
Over the next several weeks the City Council’s Committee on Finance will be reviewing every aspect of Mayor Elorza’s proposed budget and its potential impacts on our constituents from tax levies to services provided. I look forward to working with Mayor Elorza and our...
