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Statement from Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune Regarding Hate Speech in Providence
Over the past year there have been several incidents of racist and white nationalist propaganda being shared in our community, and today I have learned of another incident in my neighborhood. These messages are sometimes opaque and not easily recognizable. They may...
Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris and Councilwoman-Elect Rachel Miller Attended Building Futures Graduation
Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris was joined by Councilwoman-Elect Rachel Miller at the Building Futures - Rhode Island graduation. Building Futures - Rhode Island helps prepare low-income urban Rhode Islanders for successful careers in the building trades. They assess the...
Committee on Finance Sets Public Hearing for December 27, 2018 at 5:00 PM
CITY OF PROVIDENCE RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing is scheduled to be held, Thursday, December 27, 2018 at 5:00 o’clock P.M. in the Chamber of the City Council, City Hall, Providence, Rhode...
Providence City Council Overrides the Mayor’s Veto Of Hope Point Tower Zoning Variance
Tonight at a special meeting of the Providence City Council, a majority of the members voted to override the Mayor’s veto of the zoning variance requested by the developer of the Hope Point Tower. Senior Deputy Majority Leader Terrence M. Hassett (Ward 12), in his...
Statement from David A. Salvatore Regarding the Sentencing of Former Councilman Kevin Jackson
Today marks the conclusion of a sad chapter in Providence's history. For far too long, city government in our capital city has been under a cloud of suspicion and shame as a litany of elected officials were charged with felonies. As the judicial process winds down on...
Councilwoman LaFortune Speaks at Providence Student Union Gathering at City Hall
Providence Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune spoke at a gathering of Providence Student Union members and their supporters at City Hall earlier today. “Our city has an obligation to provide for the health and safety of our students in many different ways,” stated...
Christmas Comes To The Parkway
Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan held her annual Christmas On The Parkway event on Sunday, December 9th. This event included seasonal treats, horse drawn sleigh rides and a special appearance by Santa Claus himself! Be sure to keep a lookout on our calendar and join us next...
Statement from Senior Deputy Majority Leader Terrence M. Hassett
I have had the privilege and honor to serve the residents of Smith Hill and Ward 12 for 21-years. Over these last few months, I have had the chance to speak to many old and new friends who have shared so many kind words about me and my long career as a Councilman. ...
Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan: Providence Needs to Move Forward
When a majority of the City Council came together to vote “Yes” for a zoning change that would allow a new $300-million development to go forward in our city, generating an estimated $4 million in annual tax revenues, it was an important sign that we understood the...
