Recent News
Statement from David A. Salvatore, Providence City Council President
After more than three years on the job, one would think the mayor and his administration would have a more comprehensive understanding of how the budget works. If this year’s budget isn’t approved, then the previous year’s budget goes into effect. It is my hope that...
Councilman Narducci Introduces Ordinance Combating “Puppy Mills”
Once passes Providence will join 280 other North American jurisdictions to ban the commercial sale of dogs and cats Councilman Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. tonight introduced an ordinance that would make it illegal for the commercial sale of dogs and cats. It should be...
Councilwoman Ryan Reintroduces Ordinance to Reduce Single-Use Plastic Bags at Tonight’s City Council Meeting
The Ordinance has been referred to committee where it will be vetted and open for public comment Tonight, Council Majority Whip Jo-Ann Ryan reintroduced her ordinance to reduce single-use plastic bags in Providence, and it has been referred to committee for review....
Providence City Council Committee on Finance Sends Fiscal Year 2019 Budget to Council for Vote
Fiscally responsible budget holds the line on taxes, implements public safety enhancement programs, preserves historical assets, improves quality of life in every Providence neighborhood The Providence City Council Committee on Finance tonight voted approve the...
Councilman Seth Yurdin to Introduce Resolution Opposing House Bill 8123 and Senate Bill 2838
Councilman Seth Yurdin will introduce a resolution opposing House Bill 8123 and Senate Bill 2838 at the June 21, 2018, City Council meeting. These companion bills would “authorize any municipal water supply system and any regional water quality management district...
Councilwoman Sabina Matos Honored with the Fred Lippitt Award from the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
Providence City Councilwoman Sabina Matos (Ward 15), was honored on Thursday, May 17 at The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council’s (WRWC) annual Yellow Perch Cocktail Party with the first annual Fred Lippitt Award. “Sabina has been a great partner and visionary for...
City Council Committee on Claims and Pending Suits Approves Traffic Camera Settlement
Tonight, the Providence City Council Committee on Claims and Pending Suits approved a settlement for Ricci v City of Providence. The settlement is still subject to court approval. “My fellow committee members and I believe that this settlement and its swift resolution...
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 Providence. Tonight was the first passage of the ordinance by the City Council, and it is expected to be passed for a second...
City Council Celebrates Municipal Clerks Week With Resolution and Exhibit
Tonight, the City Council passed a resolution naming next week (May 6-12, 2018) Municipal Clerks Week. The International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC), a professional non-profit association with 14,500 members comprised of City, Town, Township, Village,...
