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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
City Council Establishes Special Commission to Study Affordable Housing
Councilman Seth Yurdin’s resolution to establish the Special Commission to Study Affordable Housing in Providence was passed by the full council at tonight’s City Council meeting. “Adequate housing is a human right. And key to that is affordable housing. Affordable...
Harbor Management Commission Extends Deadline for Mooring Spaces Until March 15
In the six years since Councilman Seth Yurdin first introduced legislation to the City Council to create the Harbor Management Commission they have developed a harbor management plan and designated eight seasonal mooring spaces, of which seven are available for the...
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...
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...
