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Councilman John Goncalves
Councilman John Goncalves currently represents the residents of Ward 1, which includes the neighborhoods of Fox Point, Wayland Square, College Hill, the Jewelry District, and downtown Providence. He currently serves as the Senior Deputy Majority Leader and the Chairman of the Committee on City Property, Committee on Claims and Pending Suits, and the Special Committee on State Legislative Affairs. He is also a member of the Committee on Ward Boundaries and the Committee on Urban Redevelopment Renewal and Planning.
Ward 1: Fox Point Downtown
Recent News
2019 Property Revaluation Complete
What You Need to Know The City of Providence announced on March 29, 2019 that the state-mandated full real estate property revaluation is complete and real estate property value assessment notices will be mailed on April 15, 2019. At this time, the following 2018 real...
Three Providence City Councilors Introduce Resolution Opposing Monetization of Providence Water (House Bill 5390)
Providence City Councilors Rachel Miller, Seth Yurdin, and Katherine Kerwin introduced a resolution opposing the plans to privatize Providence Water and opposing the proposed state enabling legislation (House Bill 5390). “It’s not credible that the City of Providence...
Statement from Councilman Seth Yurdin
In the face of this heartbreaking tragedy we need to do what we can to support our community. We must strengthen our resolve to take on the underlying issues that lead to these tragic events. No child should ever have to worry about their safety at school, and...
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...
Statement From Councilman Seth Yurdin
Today I sent a letter to Anton C. Porter, Executive Director, of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission expressing my opposition to National Grid’s proposal to the Fields Point Liquefaction Facility in the Port of Providence. I have requested Mr. Porter extend 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...
