Ward 14
Councilman David A. Salvatore
Councilman David Salvatore has been a member of the Providence City Council since 2010. He represents the neighborhoods Elmhurst and Wanskuck neighborhoods. Councilman Salvatore has been a strong advocate of financial and pension reform in the city. As the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Pension Sustainability during his first term, he oversaw the drafting of a report that made recommendations designed to stabilize the pension system and reduce the system’s unfunded liability.Ward 14: Elmhurst and Wanskuck
Covering the neighborhoods of Elmhurst & Wanskuck, Ward 14 is located on the northwestern quadrant of the city. Here you’ll find Providence College and the ever-popular LaSalle Bakery. The Wanskuck Historic District was once the location of a thriving mill village built along the West River. The mills have since closed but many of the buildings are still there, located, including The Wanskuck Public Library. This historic building is located on Veazie Street. The current building replaced the original library that was built by the Wanskuck Mill Company for its workers. Though the mill is closed, the library is still a going concern. In 1983, the historic district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Recent News
Statement from Councilman David Salvatore Regarding the Recent Act of Vandalism at Providence College
What occurred at Providence College was disgraceful. Providence College’s campus provides our community with many benefits including green space and access to community programs; and to see their campus desecrated with symbols of hate is harmful and traumatic. I am...
Councilman David A. Salvatore Proposes Two Police Reform Resolutions
At tonight’s City Council meeting, Councilman David A. Salvatore (Ward 14) will put forth two resolutions regarding police reform in light of tragic events that have taken place across the nation. The first resolution requests that the Providence Retirement Board...
Statement from Councilman David Salvatore Regarding Aid to Businesses that Sustained Damage in Monday Night’s Riots in the City of Providence
Today, I am calling on the City of Providence to help our businesses that suffered private property damage under Rhode Island General Law 45-15-13. Per the state statute, affected businesses are entitled to receive three-fourths of the value of damage resulting from...
Statement from Councilman David Salvatore Regarding Last Night’s Violence in Providence
Last night we bore witness to violent attacks against our beloved Providence and every member of our community. The grief that so many are feeling over the loss of George Floyd is palpable, and many of us around the country find ourselves grasping to make sense of the...
Councilman Salvatore’s Mandate to Refund Homeowners Receives Final Approval
Refunds for erroneously charged fines relating to the late removal of trash bins to be issued within in 45 Days CouncilmanDavid A. Salvatore (Ward 14) discovered in October of 2019 that a change to the Code of Ordinances from 2011 was never implemented by the...
Council President Sabina Matos Urges United States Senate to Pass HEROES Act
Council President Sabina Matos (Ward 15) will introduce a resolution at tonight's City Council meeting endorsing and urging the United States Senate to pass H.R. 6800, the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act also known as the HEROES Act. The...
