Ward 6
Councilman Michael Correia
Councilman Michael Correia has been a member of the Providence City Council since 2011. In January of 2019 he was elected by a majority of his peers to serve as the Council’s President Pro Tempore. He represents Ward 6, which includes the neighborhoods of Manton and Mount Pleasant. Councilman Correia Chairman of the Committee on Public Works; Vice Chairman of the Committee on Urban Redevelopment, Renewal, and Planning; and is a member of the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits.
Ward 6: Manton & Mount Pleasant
Ward 6 is comprised of the Manton and Mt. Pleasant neighborhoods. This region of the City is mostly residential and is bordered by the Woonasquatucket River. Manton is the westernmost part of the City; next to the neighboring town of Johnston. In the latter part of the twentieth century, Mt. Pleasant established itself as a region where Providence families settle for generations.

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...





Providence City Council Hires Paul J. Fox III as Chief of Staff
Providence City Council Hires Paul J. Fox III as Chief of Staff Fox brings more than a decade of experience working with city leaders Providence City Council President Sabina Matos today announced a new chief of staff to support the work of the 15-member Council. Paul...



City Council President Pro Tempore Michael Correia Announces New Intersection Improvements for Atwells Avenue and Manton Avenue
Today, City Council President Pro Tempore and Ward 6 Councilman Michael Correia announced plans for safety improvements at Atwells Avenue and Manton Avenue's intersection to be implemented in spring of 2021. "The intersection at Atwells and Manton Avenues has seen...





City Council Approves the Refunding of Bonds Giving a $1.3 Million Boost to the City’s Pension System
Tonight, the City Council voted to approve the refunding of the City's bond portfolio. The refunding of bonds is much like the refinancing of homes, providing efficiency and better interest rates, which yield savings. "I want to thank the Committee on Finance, our...



City Council President Pro Tempore Michael Correia Announces New Safety Measures on Manton Avenue
Today, City Council President Pro Tempore and Ward 6 Councilman Michael Correia announced safety enhancements that will be installed in the coming days. “Quality of life and safety is paramount for me in addressing the needs of my constituents,” stated Pro Tempore...





City Councilors Ask for Federal and State Help to Fight Hunger
Tonight, Council President Sabina Matos (Ward 15), Majority Leader Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5), Deputy Majority Leader Mary Kay Harris (Ward 11), and Councilman John Goncalves (Ward 1) were lead sponsors of a resolution addressing the Rhode Island Community Food Banks’...