Recent News
Council Approves Management Reforms to Board of Licenses
The City Council tonight passed an ordinance amendment that establishes new mandatory operational and management reforms to the city’s Board of Licenses. Spearheaded by the Council’s Majority Whip Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5), this legislative package brings to fruition many...
Yurdin Calls for Divestment of Providence Funds from Citizen Bank
Introducing Ordinance Prohibiting City from Banking With Lenders to Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) Councilman Seth Yurdin (Ward One) has called for the City of Providence to terminate its relationship with Citizens Bank for as long as it continues to provide support...
Salvatore Issues Response to Day Spa Raid
Councilman David Salvatore (Ward 14) today issued the following statement in response to the investigation of Smilers Day Spa on North Main Street: “I am proud of our law enforcement officials for shutting down an illegal prostitution business last night. The...
Harris Opposes Paolino Housing Proposal
Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris (Ward 11) today issued the following statement regarding developer Joseph Paolino’s plans to convert the former St. Joseph’s Hospital into a housing complex for the homeless: “Although I want the St. Joseph’s campus to become more fully...
Yurdin Opposes Johnston-Invenergy Water Deal and Clear Water Energy Center
Councilman Seth Yurdin (Ward One) will tonight introduce a resolution opposing Invenergy’s proposed fossil fuel power plant in Burrillville and the use of Providence water for the project. A copy of the full resolution can be found here. Invenergy’s plan to build a...
Yurdin Calls on City & State Leaders for Greater Investment in Public School Facilities
City Councilman Seth Yurdin (Ward One) is calling on city and state leaders to align funding priorities and allocate more resources for public school buildings across Providence and throughout Rhode Island. At tonight’s City Council meeting, Yurdin will introduce a...
Council Approves Tax Stabilization to Redevelop Historic Downtown Property
The City Council tonight approved a tax stabilization to advance the revitalization of 225 Weybosset Street, an abandoned historic property in Providence’s downtown theater district. Once complete, the property will feature 6 commercial/retail spaces on the ground...
City Council Commissions Municipal Medal to Recognize ‘Deeds of Bravery’
The Providence City Council has commissioned a Providence-based artist to design a municipal medal to recognize public servants’ extraordinary acts of bravery. The medal is slated for production in late February 2017. In October, the City Council approved an...
Acting Council President Matos Speaks at Food Hub Press Conference
Putting Down Roots on Kinsey Street Acting Council President Sabina Matos joined Farm Fresh RI's Harvest Kitchen, city officials and constituents to announce the creation of a food hub on Kinsley Ave. in Ward 15. The food hub will be located on a 3.2 acre lot in the...
