Ward 10
All MembersCouncilman Pedro Espinal
Councilman Pedro Espinal was first elected to the Providence City Council in 2019. He represents the residents of Ward 10, which includes the Washington Park and Lower South Providence neighborhoods. Espinal currently serves as the Majority Leader and is the Chair of the Committee on Ordinances and Vice-Chair of the Housing Crisis Task Force. He is also a member of the Committee on City Property, the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits, Committee on Public Works, and the Special Committee on Environment and Resiliency. Espinal is also a member of the Providence Redevelopment Agency. Espinal has spent his life investing in real estate and creating affordable housing for his neighbors.
Ward 10: Lower South Providence & Washington Park
Recent News
Council President Rachel Miller and Majority Leader Pedro Espinal Release Statement on Fire at the Port of Providence
On Friday, a tank with 3,000 gallons of corn oil caught fire at the Port of Providence. In response, Council President Rachel Miller and Majority Leader Pedro Espinal released the following statement: "We're grateful to the firefighters from Providence, East...
Statement from Councilman Pedro Espinal on the Allens Avenue Fire
“The fire that burned last night and into the early morning hours off Allens Avenue sent thick black smoke throughout the surrounding neighborhoods in South Providence and contaminated water runoff into the Providence River,” said Councilman Pedro Espinal (Ward 10)....
City Council Committee Leaders Elected
City Council Committee Leaders Elected Council Committees on Public Works, Ordinances, Claims & Pending Suits, State Legislative Affairs and City Property convened tonight to elect committee chairmen Members of the Providence City Council held five committee...
Statement from City Council Pro Tempore Pedro Espinal (Ward 10) on ProvPort Revenue Sharing and Lease Extension
December 1, 2022 PRESS RELEASE Contact: Parker Gavigan, Director of Communications pgavigan@providenceri.gov “Tonight, the council decided to continue the discussion on the ProvPort resolution authorizing a lease extension and bond but will table the ordinance...
Statement from Council President Pro Tempore Pedro Espinal on the denial of Sea 3 Providence LLC’s petition for expansion of propane facility
“Today’s decision from the RI Energy Facility Sitting Board is a victory for the people of Ward 10, and the community of South Providence. The proposed expansion clearly poses a substantial risk both to the environment, and public safety in general. I am grateful for...
City Council Holds First 2022 Meeting
City Council Holds First 2022 Meeting • Council President John Igliozzi issues unprecedented address and calls for an independent audit to oversee the disbursement of $124 million in federal relief funds • Council calls on RI DOT to reduce the speed limit on Allens...