Ward 15
Councilwoman Sabina Matos
Sabina Matos was first elected to the Providence City Council in 2010, and was re-elected in 2018. She represents Ward 15, which includes Olneyville as well as parts of the Silver Lake and Valley neighborhoods. In 2015, Matos became the first Latina elected as Council President Pro Tempore in Providence’s history. In January of 2019 she was elected by a majority of her peers as the first Latina City Council President.
Ward 15: Olneyville, Silver Lake, Valley
Ward 15 is comprised of the Olneyville and Valley neighborhoods, and also shares the Silver Lake neighborhood with Ward 7. This part of the city is home to many redeveloped mill buildings and warehouses which were originally built in the 18th and 19th centuries. These buildings now house artistic showcases, performing arts groups, local organizations and residents. In Ward 15, you will also find the Woonasquatucket River Greenway and the Joslin Park and Recreation Center.
Recent News
Providence City Council Endorses Creation of An Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy
At last week’s City Council Meeting, the Providence City Council passed a resolution requesting the Office of Sustainability collaborate with the Purchasing Department, the Healthy Communities Office, the Providence Public School Department, and the school district's...
Statement from Council President Sabina Matos Regarding this Weekend’s Homicide
As many have learned, the first homicide in RI of 2021 occurred in Providence this past weekend. It is a painful reminder that we, as a City, need to continue to work together to address the systemic issues that lead to these crimes. We know families thrive when...
Statement from Council President Sabina Matos Regarding Governor Gina Raimondo
On behalf of myself and my family, we extend our thanks and congratulations to Governor Gina Raimondo, the nominee for United States Secretary of Commerce for her friendship and her service to our State. As Rhode Islanders, we should all be proud that our State’s...
Providence City Council President Sabina Matos Announces Decennial Ward Boundary Committee
Providence City Council President Sabina Matos Announces Decennial Ward Boundary Committee The Committee Will be the Most Diverse in the Council’s History Providence City Council President Sabina Matos (Ward 15) tonight announced the creation of the Decennial Ward...
Statement from Council President Sabina Matos Regarding the Tragic Incident of Jhamal Gonsalves
As a mother, my heart aches for Jhamal, his family, and his friends, as they continue the healing process – both physically and emotionally. I ask that we give him and his family the space and peace they need to heal. As an elected official, my heart aches for our...
Statement from City Council President Sabina Matos Regarding the Christmas Day Nashville Bombing
What happened in Nashville on Christmas day is a strong reminder that events like that can happen anywhere. We must remain vigilant, and remember if you see something, to say something. I extend my sympathies to the eight individuals that were harmed in the blast,...
