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Councilman John Goncalves
Councilman John Goncalves currently represents the residents of Ward 1, which includes the neighborhoods of Fox Point, Wayland Square, College Hill, the Jewelry District, and downtown Providence. He currently serves as the Senior Deputy Majority Leader and the Chairman of the Committee on City Property, Committee on Claims and Pending Suits, and the Special Committee on State Legislative Affairs. He is also a member of the Committee on Urban Redevelopment Renewal and Planning.
Ward 1: Fox Point Downtown
Recent News
City Councilors Call for Vaccine Requirements for K-12 Teachers and School Employees in Providence
At tonight’s City Council meeting, Councilman John Goncalves (Ward 1) proposed a resolution requesting Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angelica Infante-Greene impose a state-wide policy mandating all K-12 teachers and school employees to receive the...
Statement from Councilman John Goncalves Regarding South Water Street Trail
The South Water Street Trail will provide a safe and enjoyable transportation option for our families, children, and community. Bike-friendly street infrastructure makes streets safer for everyone -- pedestrians, business patrons, visitors -- not just bicyclists. Most...
Statement from Councilman John Goncalves Regarding Woman Attacked by ATV Riders This Morning
The terrifying and senseless act of violence that took place this morning is a wake up call to local leaders that we must act immediately to protect the residents of our city. In the past week alone, two innocent young women have been the victims of brutal violence on...
City Councilors Call for Review of Mayor Elorza’s Agreement with Achievement First
At tonight’s City Council meeting, Councilors Helen Anthony (Ward 2), Nirva LaFortune (Ward 3) and John Goncalves (Ward 1) proposed a resolution calling for a review of Mayor Jorge Elorza’s license agreement with the charter school Achievement First, which grants the...
Providence City Council Approves $539 Million FY 2022 City Budget
Approved budget contains no tax increases and uses $42 million in stimulus funds for small business relief, youth investments, free public Internet access, and more. Tonight, the Providence City Council voted to approve a $539 million FY 2022 City Budget including $42...
Ward 1 Movie Night to Showcase ‘Some Kind of Funny Porto Rican?’ at India Point Park
WARD 1 MOVIE NIGHT 8 PM THURSDAY, JULY 15 India Point Park, Providence, Rhode Island FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Some Kind of Funny Porto Rican Trailer In collaboration with SPIA Media Productions, Inc., Vin Buonanno, Liz Mauran, Wendy Marcus, members of The Mile of...
