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Ward 2 Special Election Timeline

Primary Election Timeline

Tuesday, October 14: Deadline to submit Mail Ballot Application

October 15 – November 3: Early in person voting at City Hall during business hours

Monday, November 3: Deadline to submit mail ballots

Tuesday, November 4: Primary election. Please confirm your polling place at the RI Secretary of State’s voter information portal.

General Election Timeline

November 2: Deadline to register to vote in the general

November 12: Deadline to submit Mail Ballot Application

November 12 – December 1: Early in person voting at City Hall from 8:30am to 4:30pm

December 1: Deadline to submit mail ballots

Tuesday, December 2: General election.

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Committee Advances Immigration and Policing Reforms to Full Council

Tonight, the Providence City Council Committee on Ordinances approved an ordinance amending Section 18 ½ - 4 of the city’s Code of Ordinances, the Community-Police Relations Act (CPRA), to strengthen protections for city residents. The proposed changes better protect Providence residents by...

City Council Votes to Ban Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

At tonight’s meeting of the Providence City Council, councilors granted first passage to an ordinance introduced by Councilor Sue AnderBois (Ward 3) which would ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in the city of Providence by 2033. Councilors also granted second passage to an ordinance...

Providence City Council Receives Housing Crisis Task Force Report, Grants First Passage to Citywide Replacement of Trash Bins

At tonight’s meeting of the Providence City Council, councilors formally received the Housing Crisis Task Force 2025 Report, a deeply-researched legislative blueprint for addressing the city’s housing affordability crisis. Also at tonight’s meeting, councilors granted the first of two required...

Housing Crisis Task Force Report Calls for Urgent Action

Tonight, the Providence City Council Housing Crisis Task Force (HCTF) approved a report making recommendations for legislative action to address our city’s housing crisis. In the report, the Task Force, chaired by Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris (Ward 11), presents a legislative blueprint for...

Jo-Ann Ryan Elected Finance Committee Chair

Tonight, the Providence City Council Committee on Finance elected Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) as its next chair. Councilwoman Ryan, a former chair of the committee, was reappointed to the panel last week by Council President Rachel Miller to fill the vacancy resulting from former...

Providence City Council Honors the Life of Judge Frank Caprio

Tonight, the City Council convened for its first full meeting following the August recess. Councilors unanimously passed a resolution sponsored by all 14 members honoring the life and legacy of the late Judge Frank Caprio, who passed away last month. Councilors also formally accepted the...

Council President Rachel Miller Applauds Dropping of Unjust Noise Fines, Celebrates Butler Hospital Workers’ Contract Victory

Council President Rachel Miller and members of the Providence City Council commend the historic contract ratified by SEIU 1199NE workers at Butler Hospital and applaud that, following sustained pressure from Council leadership, the City of Providence today dropped all $500 noise citations levied...

Council President Rachel Miller Mourns the Loss of Judge Frank Caprio

Today, the City of Providence lost one of its giants, with the passing of former Chief Judge of the Providence Municipal Court Frank Caprio. In response, Council President Rachel Miller released the following statement: “My colleagues and I mourn the loss of Judge Frank Caprio, a man whose life...

Providence City Council and Municipal Court Work Together to Expand Accessibility

Driving in Providence presents the same difficulties found in any city—dense traffic, limited parking, and the risk of getting a ticket. When it comes to dealing with these tickets, the Providence Municipal Court, under the oversight of the city council, has gone to great lengths to make things...

Councilwoman Helen Anthony Announces Resignation from Providence City Council

Today, Councilwoman Helen Anthony (Ward 2) announced that she will resign from office effective September 1st to devote more time to her health. This morning, Chairwoman Anthony sent a formal letter of resignation to the city clerk. Councilors will officially receive that letter at the first...

Frequently Asked Questions

We know you have questions about who, what, where, and how to get things done in the city of Providence. So we’ve compiled a list of the most common questions with answers to help our constituents get stuff done! And if you have questions that aren’t on this list, check out the the Mayor’s City Serivces Site online (or dial 311), where you can submit requests, and find out which city department or division can help you.

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