Ward 11
All MembersCouncilwoman Mary Kay Harris
Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris was elected to the City Council in 2014 and is currently Deputy Majority Leader. Harris represents constituents of Ward 11, consisting of the upper South Providence and West End neighborhoods. She is the Chairwoman of the Housing Crisis Task Force and the Committee on Urban Redevelopment, Renewal, and Planning. She is also a member of the Committee on Ordinances and the Rules Committee. Harris is a member of the Providence Housing Authority and Providence Redevelopment Agency.
Ward 11: Upper South Providence & West End
Recent News
Council Confirms Providence School Board Appointments, Hybrid Board Sworn In
Providence, RI – At tonight’s meeting, Providence City Council approved Mayor Brett Smiley’s five school board appointments: Melissa Hughes (Region 1), Anjel Newmann (Region 2), Jenny Mercado (Region 3), Night Jean Muhingabo (Region 4), and Steven Williamson (Region...
Council Approves Resolution Calling on Governor McKee to Declare Homelessness a Public Health State of Emergency
At tonight’s meeting, Providence City Councilors approved a resolution calling on Governor Dan McKee to take immediate action and address the homelessness crisis by declaring a public health state of emergency. The resolution, introduced by Councilor Justin Roias,...
Growing a Healthier Providence, One Garden (and Policy) at a Time
Across Providence, dozens of community gardens have offered residents more than just a place to grow food. Putting down roots in South Providence in 1981 with a single community garden, Southside Community Land Trust (SCLT) has grown into a vibrant network of 58...
Council Passes Cannabis Zoning Ordinance and Approves Resolution Condemning Anti-Haitian Rhetoric
Providence, RI – At tonight’s meeting, Council finalized passage of the Cannabis Zoning ordinance, which lays the groundwork for well-regulated and inclusive cannabis retail in Providence. The ordinance updates municipal zoning code to comply with the 2022 Rhode...
Pedro Espinal Named City Council Majority Leader, Sue AnderBois Deputy Whip
The restructured leadership team will help advance efforts to address key Council priorities Providence, RI – Councilman Pedro Espinal has been elected by a majority of his colleagues on City Council to serve as Majority Leader. In this role, Majority Leader Espinal...
City Council Proposes Halting Providence Investments in Israel Bonds over Alleged War Crimes and Human Rights Violations
Providence, RI – Tonight, Providence City Councilors heard an ordinance that would divest city funds from Israel sovereign bonds and prevent future investments in sovereign bonds of governments accused of war crimes and human rights violations. The move makes...

