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
Council Passes Cannabis Zoning Ordinance and Approves Resolution Condemning Anti-Haitian Rhetoric
Providence, RI – At tonight’s meeting, Council finalized passage of the Cannabis Zoning ordinance, which lays the groundwork for well-regulated and inclusive cannabis retail in Providence. The ordinance updates municipal zoning code to comply with the 2022 Rhode...
City Council Rejects Lease Proposal of a Public Elementary School Building to Charter Schools
Providence, RI – City Councilors rejected a proposal from Mayor Brett Smiley for the city to lease Carl G. Lauro Elementary School to two charter schools. The proposal for a $1 per year 30-year plus lease to Achievement First Rhode Island, Inc. and Excel Academy Rhode...
Council Sets City on Path to End All Traffic Fatalities and Serious Injuries by 2030
Providence, RI – City Councilors unanimously approved a resolution with the goal of ending all traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2030. Vision Zero is an agreement and commitment to redesigning city streets for the safety of all those who walk, bike, ride, and...
Special City Commission for Taxation and Revenue Makes Recommended Changes to Lessen the Burden on Taxpayers
Providence, RI – City Councilors received the final report and recommendations from the Special Commission for Taxation and Revenue. The nine-member commission was chaired by Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) and worked exhaustively for four months with experts and...
