Ward 5
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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
Providence Police and Fire Departments along with the RI State Fire Marshal’s Office announce task force to combat the abundance of fireworks displays throughout the city
The Providence Police and Fire Departments in coordination with the Rhode Island State Fire Marshal’s Office has organized a task force dedicated specifically to curb the use of fireworks due to the recent uptick in our city over the past few weeks. Beginning today,...
City Officials Crack Down on Local Illegal Firework Use
Mayor Jorge O. Elorza and Majority Leader Jo-Ann Ryan joined Providence Public Safety Officials today to announce a collaboration across City Departments to crack down on local prohibited firework use and sales. The City will now require all firework vendors to hold a...
Statement from Majority Leader Jo-Ann Ryan on the George Floyd Tragedy & the Unfortunate Events of Last Night
Like you, my thoughts have been heavy as we watched the tragedy of George Floyd's death. This past weekend we saw members of our community peacefully gather to share their collective grief and outrage which was moving and inspiring. Last night, June 1st, was not. What...
Chairman John J. Igliozzi Esq. of the Council’s Committee on Finance Has Called a Meeting for Monday, June 1 at 5 PM to Discuss the City’s Plan to Reopen
City Council Majority Whip and Chairman of the Committee on Finance John J. Igliozzi, Esq. (Ward 7) has called for a meeting of the Committee on Finance to discuss Mayor Elorza’s plan to reopen our municipal government on Monday, June 1, at 5:00 PM via remote...
Committee on Ordinances Chairwoman Jo-Ann Ryan Tonight Announces Four Public Hearings
At tonight’s Committee on Ordinances meeting chaired by Majority Leader Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) the Committee voted to schedule several public hearings in the coming weeks regarding matters important to the community and passed several matters which will be sent to the...
RI State Supreme Court Upholds Majority Leader Ryan’s Student Housing Ordinance to Limit Number of Students Living in Single-Family Rental Homes
The Rhode Island State Supreme Court today upheld the 2018 ruling by the State Superior Court, regarding an amendment to the Providence zoning ordinance that limits student housing in residential neighborhoods. In 2015, City Council Majority Leader, Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward...
