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
Statement from City Council President and the Council Leadership Team
Statement from City Council President Sabina Matos and the City Council Leadership Team Regarding the States' Takeover of the Providence City School District: In the aftermath of the Providence Public School District Community Forums and on the eve of a state takeover...
Statement from Majority Leader Jo-Ann Ryan Regarding JUMP Bikes, and e-Scooters
Tonight, I introduced a resolution calling on the administration to complete a formal and thorough analysis of the JUMP Bikes, Bird and Lime e-Scooters. I am seeking a review of the contracts, internal controls, and program operations so that we can fully analyze the...
FY 2020 Budget Passes
Providence City Council Passes 2020 Budget Which Brings Back the Homestead Exemption Providing Relief for Providence Homeowners Tonight, the Providence City Council passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Budget at their regularly scheduled meeting. The budget...
City Council Approves Affordable Housing Trust
Tonight, the City Council approved an ordinance that would authorize the appropriation of funds to the Providence Housing Trust. “This is an important and meaningful milestone for this Council,” stated Council President Sabina Matos. “As I assembled my leadership...
2020 Budget Has First Passage
Providence City Council Votes to Pass the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Which Includes a Homestead Exemption to Protect Homeowners Tonight, the Providence City Council convened for a special meeting for first passage of the 2020 FY budget which will benefit all residents....
Committee on Finance Sends Budget to Council for Vote
Providence City Council Committee on Finance Sends Fiscal Year 2020 Budget to the Council for Vote The Providence City Council Committee on Finance today voted to send a reduced FY2020 city budget of $770M for vote and passage to the full Council. The budget...
