Ward 10
Councilman Pedro Espinal
Councilman Pedro Espinal has spent his life investing in real estate and creating affordable housing for his neighbors. He has a wide variety of experiences in public service. Espinal has served as Chairman of the Southside Broad Street Steering Committee and as Chairman of the Providence Latino Business Association, where he worked with the Small Business Development Center to organize financial and business literacy programs for small business owners.
Ward 10: Lower South Providence & Washington Park
Ward 10 is made up of the Lower South Providence and Washington Park neighborhoods. With a mostly industrial waterfront, Washington Park is the location of the Save the Bay Headquarters and the Johnson and Wales Harbor-side campus. Lower South Providence was formerly a part of the neighboring City of Cranston, until the region was annexed by the City of Providence in 1865.
Recent News
Statement from Councilman Pedro J. Espinal:
Last night, there was yet another senseless murder in our community, and I am deeply troubled by this event and the recent violent crimes we have seen all across Providence. I continue to search for answers as to why this is happening in our City. Understandably, so...
City Council Approves Extended Contract with Waste Management of Rhode Island
At last week's City Council meeting, the Council approved a resolution proposed by the Committee on Finance to extend the City's contract with Waste Management of Rhode Island by three years. Led by Chairman John J. Igliozzi, Esq. (Ward 7), the Finance Committee has...
Majority Leader Jo-Ann Ryan and Council Colleagues Say “Yes to the Comeback”
Ensuring the Jobs of Over 700 Providence Hotel Employees City Council Majority Leader Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) introduced an Ordinance, which was passed by the Council for the first time, at tonight’s City Council Meeting ensuring that any hotel worker who was laid off or...
Councilor David Salvatore Proposes Online Application System for Overnight Parking Permits in Providence
At tonight’s City Council meeting, Councilor David A. Salvatore (Ward 14) proposed a resolution requesting that the Department of Public Works create an online application process for overnight parking permits in the City of Providence. This resolution has been...
Providence City Council Approves a $20-Million Investment in Affordable Housing
The City Council voted this evening to pass a change to the Code of Ordinances, giving authority to the Providence Redevelopment Agency (PRA) to borrow up to $20-Millon to capitalize the Providence Affordable Housing Trust Fund (Fund). The Council’s Committee on...
Providence City Councilors Propose Resolution Urging Flexible Options for Liquor License Holders
At tomorrow’s City Council Meeting, Council President Sabina Matos (Ward 15) will propose a resolution requesting that Mayor Jorge Elorza and the Providence Board of Licenses create a payment plan option for restaurants and bars looking to renew their liquor licenses...
