Recent News
Statement on Hope Point Tower from Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris
Since last Friday, I have been inundated with calls, texts, and emails asking me where I stand on the issue of the Hope Point Tower. Since this development was proposed, I have remained neutral and steadfast in my request to find out more information on the project...
Upcoming City Council Sponsored Holiday Events
Several Councilors have holiday events scheduled in the month of December. Here's a sampling of the events: List of Events: Washington...
Statement on Hope Point Tower from Councilman Terrence M. Hassett
I am encouraged by the support shown for the Hope Point Tower project by my colleagues in the Rhode Island General Assembly, most notably Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio and Speaker of the House Nicholas A. Mattiello. I also believe that Mayor Jorge O. Elorza...
Council President Salvatore Celebrates Naturalization of Providence Resident
Council President David Salvatore met with Providence resident Sarath Suong in celebration of his Naturalization Ceremony and presented him with a citation from the Providence City Council
Providence City Council Tonight Approves Four New Tax Stabilization Agreements
At tonight’s City Council meeting four Tax Stabilization Agreements (TSAs) were passed for the first time. Each will need to be passed one more time by the Council to formally be approved. “We are creating jobs and growing businesses here in Providence,” stated City...
Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune Selected as One of Nation’s Top Pro-Growth Progressive Leaders
LaFortune joins group of the most innovative Democratic state and local officials Today, Providence City Councilmember Nirva LaFortune was selected as one of eleven leaders from nine states across the country to join the NewDEAL (Developing Exceptional American...
Cracksealing to Take Place in Ward Six Tonight (Weather Permitting)
Ward Six Councilman, Michael Correia, announces that Cracksealing will take place tonight, October 22, 2018 on Chalkstone Avenue from Academy Avenue to River Avenue. Please expect delays. “Cracksealing is an important part of our road infrastructure planning,” said...
New Developments to Transform Providence’s North End, Create Jobs
City Council to review tax stabilization agreements for developments that will bring more than $20M in investment to Wanskuck Last night, the Providence City Council’s Committee on Finance approved two Tax Stabilization Agreements (TSAs) that would transform the...
Councilman Luis A. Aponte Calls for Sex Offender Residency Restrictions
Proposes new restrictions for sex offender residency Councilman Luis A. Aponte introduced an amendment to the Providence Code of Ordinances at tonight’s City Council meeting to codify restrictions for registered sex offenders residing in the City of Providence. The...
