Ward 10
All MembersCouncilman Pedro Espinal
Councilman Pedro Espinal was first elected to the Providence City Council in 2019. He represents the residents of Ward 10, which includes the Washington Park and Lower South Providence neighborhoods. Espinal currently serves as the Majority Leader and is the Chair of the Committee on Ordinances and Vice-Chair of the Housing Crisis Task Force. He is also a member of the Committee on City Property, the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits, Committee on Public Works, and the Special Committee on Environment and Resiliency. Espinal is also a member of the Providence Redevelopment Agency. Espinal has spent his life investing in real estate and creating affordable housing for his neighbors.
Ward 10: Lower South Providence & Washington Park
Recent News

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...

Statement from Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan Regarding Upcoming Police Academy
I am pleased to share that the Providence Police Department has announced the 70th annual Police Training Academy will commence on Monday, May 24th. The academy will be located in Ward 5, at the former Providence Water Supply Building at 552 Academy Avenue and will...

Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan Calls to Reconvene City Fireworks Task Force
At the May 6 City Council Meeting, Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) introduced and the Council passed a resolution to relaunch the City’s successful Fireworks Task Force. “With summer approaching, so too is the threat to public safety presented by the rampant illegal...

Council President Pro Tempore Pedro Espinal Statement Regarding Last Night’s Shooting at Carolina Avenue
I am appalled by the senseless acts of violence that took place on Carolina Avenue last night which left nine people injured and terrorized the local community. Gun violence has plagued our City for far too long and I remain committed to working with my Council...

Providence City Council Supports Rhode Island General Assembly’s Special Commission to Study Sex Worker Safety
At last Thursday's City Council meeting, the Council passed a resolution endorsing and urging the passage by the General Assembly of House Resolution 2021 H-5250, creating a special legislative commission to study ensuring racial equity and optimizing health and...

Statement from Council President Pro Tempore Pedro Espinal Regarding Sea 3 Providence Expansion Proposal
I am fully opposed to any expansion of any development by Sea 3 Providence in the Port of Providence. The industrial operations already taking place in this neighborhood have repeatedly created major threats to public health, safety and the local environment. Any...