Ward 7
Councilman John J. Igliozzi
Councilman John J. Igliozzi has been on the City Council since 1997. He currently serves as Majority Whip and represents constituents who live in Ward 7; the westernmost neighborhoods of Hartford and Silver Lake. Councilman Igliozzi serves as Chairman of the Committee on Finance.
Ward 7: Hartford & Silverlake
Ward 7 is made up of Hartford and half of the Silver Lake neighborhood. Located on the western side of Providence, this area is home to strong cultural identities in both Italian and Hispanic backgrounds. Silver Lake is a hub for Central American restaurants, bars and markets and is also the site of the annual Feast of Saint Bartholomew; a 3 day celebration in August. The 73 acre Neutaconkanut Park provides residents with public access to nature trails, skate parks, swimming pools and baseball fields.
Recent News
Committee on Finance Chairman John J. Igliozzi to Propose the Creation of a Social Services Program Embedded in Providence’s Public Safety Division
After a nearly nine-hour continuous public hearing where Providence Residents called on the City Council to defund and abolish the police, and to provide more social service programs to help city residents in crisis, Providence City Council Majority Whip and Chairman...
City Councilman John J. Igliozzi Launches Online Petition to Repeal the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights
Councilman John J. Igliozzi, Esq. (Ward 7) today announced the launch of an online petition asking the Governor and the General Assembly to repeal Rhode Island General Law 42-28.6 titled Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights (LEOBR). Individuals looking to sign the...
Chairman John J. Igliozzi Esq. of the Council’s Committee on Finance Has Called a Meeting for Monday, June 1 at 5 PM to Discuss the City’s Plan to Reopen
City Council Majority Whip and Chairman of the Committee on Finance John J. Igliozzi, Esq. (Ward 7) has called for a meeting of the Committee on Finance to discuss Mayor Elorza’s plan to reopen our municipal government on Monday, June 1, at 5:00 PM via remote...
Providence’s Internal Auditor Hires Former State Auditor General to Advise the City Council and its Members on the Proposed FY ’21 Providence Budget
Today, the City of Providence Board of Contract and Supply approved the hiring of Ernest Almonte, Rhode Island’s former Auditor General, to advise the City Council and its members on the proposed FY ’21 Providence City Budget. As the City of Providence is facing...
Governor Raimondo’s Executive Order Prevails and Mayor Elorza’s Executive Order Fails
Last night the City Council convened to vote on the extension of Mayor Jorge O. Elorza’s Executive Order. The matter did not pass as it required a mega-majority vote (11 out of 14 affirmative votes) which it did not receive. Pursuant to section 302-i of the City Home...
Providence City Council to Award Clínica Esperanza/Hope Clinic $100K Grant to Expand COVID-19 Testing
Providence City Council President Sabina Matos (Ward 15) announced today that the City Council would be granting Clínica Esperanza/Hope Clinic a $100 Thousand grant to expand COVID-19 testing at their health clinic. Data made public by the Rhode Island Department of...
