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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...
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...
