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Open Letter from Council President David A. Salvatore to the Fane Organization Regarding the Proposed Hope Point Tower
Statement from Providence City Council President David A. Salvatore
I want Jason Fane to do business in Providence. I appreciate his commitment to our city – particularly, his pledge to hire union labor for his proposed development. And, I believe that Providence needs to expand its tax base to be successful – and that means...
Councilman Correia Prepares for National Night Out
On Tuesday, August 7, Councilman Michael J. Correia (Ward 6) will host the 35th Annual National Night Out Celebration at George J. West Park. National Night Out is a nationwide event that brings residents together with community leaders and public safety officials to...
City Council Approves $160 Million Bond Referendum for School Improvements
Tonight the Providence City Council approved a $160 million bond referendum that will realize improvements in school infrastructure. The bond is a joint effort between the Providence City Council and Mayor Jorge O. Elorza. City Council President David A. Salvatore...
Statement from Councilman Seth Yurdin Regarding Undergraduate Student Housing
On Thursday I introduced a proposed ordinance that would amend the City’s code of ordinances to limit occupancy of housing units to not more than four undergraduate students. This proposal’s intent was to address the serious upward pressure on housing costs resulting...
Salvatore Calls on GoLocalProv to Return $67,500 Paid by City for Questionable Contract to Publish Meeting Notices
Council President's audit of past contract uncovers shady deal, entered into by Luis Aponte and improperly circumventing the competitive bidding process Even though the City of Providence launched an online Providence City Open Meetings Portal in 2013 to provide easy...
Councilors Salvatore and LaFortune Introduce Amendment In Support of the City’s Policy to Support Minority and Women-Owned Businesses
Tonight City Council President David A. Salvatore and Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune introduced an amendment in support of Providence’s policy to ensure in the fullest possible participation of firms owned and controlled by minorities (MBEs) or women (WBEs) in...
City Council Creates Task Force to Study Impact of Public Utility Work on City Roads and Sidewalks
Tonight Council President David A. Salvatore, Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci, Jr., Deputy Majority Leader Wilbur W. Jennings Jr., and Councilman Michael Correia introduced a resolution creating a task force to study the impact of public utility...
Statement from Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan on Governor Raimondo’s Executive Order to Reduce Reliance on Single-Use Plastics
For over a year I have worked with constituents, various community groups, and our partners in city government here in Providence to bring about an ordinance that will reduce the dependence of single-use plastic bags in our state’s capital. I’m thrilled that Governor...
