Ward 5
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Councilwoman
Jo-Ann Ryan
Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan represents the neighborhoods of Elmhurst, Mount Pleasant, and the western edge of Manton. She has been a Council member since 2015.
Ward 5: Elmhurst, Mount Pleasant, Manton
Ward 5 is home to the Elmhurst neighborhood, Manton and Mt. Pleasant neighborhoods. This largely residential area is home to LaSalle Academy and Providence College. In Ward 5 you will find many wide, tree lined streets square properties due to the later development of the area compared to the rest of the City. Until the early twentieth century, Ward 5 was comprised mainly of farm land and vacation homes.
Recent News
Councilors Finalize Design Standards and Utility Permits Ordinances, Address Impacts from Extreme Weather
Tonight, Providence City Council held a full meeting in the Council Chamber on the third floor of City Hall. At the meeting, councilors unanimously finalized passage of an ordinance amendment regulating building design standards and updates to...
Councilors Introduce Rent Stabilization Ordinance, Recognize Law Enforcement and Community for Support After Brown Shooting
Providence, RI — Tonight, a majority of the City Council formally introduced the highly anticipated rent stabilization ordinance. This proposal was announced at an event on Tuesday, January 20th, with Council President Rachel Miller (Ward 13) and President Pro Tempore...
City Council Swears in Ward 2 Councilor Jill S. Davidson, Remembers Brown University Victims
Tonight, Providence City Council members convened for the swearing-in of Councilor Jill S. Davidson (Ward 2) as part of a special council meeting. Councilors also took the opportunity to hold the victims of the Brown University shooting this past weekend in their...
City Council Approves WaterFire Lease, Advances Mile of History Project
At tonight’s City Council meeting, councilors unanimously voted to approve the City’s lease of the WaterFire Arts Center back to WaterFire Providence, and advanced an ordinance supporting the Mile of History project. “This vote is about protecting the heartbeat of...
City Council to Vote on Immigration and Policing Reforms, Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban, and Updates to Entertainment Regulations
Today, November 6 at 6PM, Providence City Council will convene for a full meeting in the Council Chamber on the third floor of City Hall. Press and the public are invited to attend. Councilors will consider second and final passage of amendments to the immigration...
Finance Committee Advances WaterFire Lease and Benefit Street Sidewalk Upgrades
Last night, the Providence City Council Committee on Finance voted to advance the City’s lease of the WaterFire Arts Center back to WaterFire Providence. This follows council approval of the $3.75 million purchase of the building. The conditional deal requires...
