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City Council President Salvatore’s Equal Pay Ordinance Passes First Reading
Council President David A. Salvatore’s Equal Pay ordinance passed its first reading tonight. The Ordinance prohibits employers from asking potential candidates for their past pay history, aiming to end the systematic discrimination of women being paid less than their...
City Council Appoints First Woman Internal Auditor in Providence’s History
Council President David A. Salvatore is pleased to announce that Gina Costa has been elected as the City’s new Internal Auditor. This marks the first time that a woman has been appointed to this position in the history of Providence. Ms. Costa takes over the role from...
City Council Creates Special Committee to Study Homelessness in Providence
Council President David A. Salvatore and Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris introduced a resolution to establish the Special Committee to Study Homelessness in Providence at tonight’s City Council meeting. “As elected representatives of the people of Providence, as well as...
Councilwoman Ryan to Host Dedication Ceremony for the Armand E. Batastini Jr. Recreation Center
Providence City Council Majority Whip Jo-Ann Ryan, (Ward 5) will host a ceremony to name the Providence Ward 5 recreation center after long-time community volunteer, coach, and public servant Armand E. Batastini Jr. The dedication will be held on Saturday, January 20,...
Councilwoman LaFortune, Lt. Governor McKee, Rep. Regunberg and Members of the Haitian Community to Host Press Conference Condemning President Trump’s Most Recent Racist Remarks
The national media recently reported racist and derogatory comments made by President Trump against Haitians and other immigrant communities. Haitians in Rhode Island stand together to condemn the President’s racist and xenophobic comments. “The Haitian community has...
Councilman Narducci Opposes Compassion Center in Residential Neighborhood
Councilman Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. is urging the Providence Zoning Board of Review not to approve a special use permit requested for 67 Batcheller Avenue for a proposed compassion center/marijuana dispensary. “I want to be very clear, I’m not opposed to compassion...
Councilman Narducci Gives Thanks to Long Time City Employee
Councilman Nicholas Narducci of Ward 4 gave his thanks today to long time city employee Linda Callei-Fraioli who celebrated her retirement today. Linda is retiring from her position of Ground Office Manager at city owned North Burial Ground.
City Council Calls for Applications to PERA Board
Providence City Council calls for applications for the Providence External Review Authority (PERA) Board. To be considered, please apply with a cover letter and resume by January 20, 2018. “We are dedicated to an open and transparent process for seating the PERA...
Council President Salvatore Announces Chief of Staff
Providence City Council President David Salvatore announced the appointment of Emily Martineau as Chief of Staff to the Providence City Council. “I am proud to have an incredibly capable team that is dedicated to this city," Salvatore stated. "With a background in...
