Ward 13

President Rachel Miller

President Rachel Miller represents Ward 13 of Providence, which includes Federal Hill and part of the West End. Councilor Miller works as the Communications Manager at a community nonprofit, Building Futures. She currently serves as the President of the City Council.

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Ward 13: Federal Hill and the West End

Centrally located, just West of downtown, and up the hill from I-95. This ward includes all of Federal Hill and portions of the West End. Federal Hill received its name in 1788 to commemorate the ratification of the Constitution by 9 of the 13 states. It has long been the home of a large Italian American community and is renowned for the restaurants that line its main thoroughfare, Atwells Avenue. Tourist and locales alike flock to eat in the many excellent restaurants found here, or to listen to music in DePasquale Square in the Summer. Along with the many attractions on Broadway Street and Westminster Street, the entire ward has become one of the more popular areas to sample great food in the City. And every September, the Federal Hill Commerce Association throws the annual Columbus Day Parade.

Recent News

Council President Rachel Miller and Majority Leader Pedro Espinal Release Statement on Fire at the Port of Providence

Dec 29, 2024

On Friday, a tank with 3,000 gallons of corn oil caught fire at the Port of Providence. In response, Council President Rachel Miller and Majority Leader Pedro Espinal released the following statement: "We're grateful to the firefighters from Providence, East...

Council President Miller Responds to $8.5 Million State Withholding

Nov 8, 2024

Providence, RI – Today, R.I. Superior Court issued a decision in favor of Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) to withhold $8.5 million in state funds to the city. In response, City Council President Rachel Miller released the following statement: “This is a...

Council President Responds to Mayor’s Comp Plan Veto Threat

Oct 17, 2024

Providence, RI – Last night, Mayor Brett Smiley threatened to veto the entire Comprehensive Plan if it includes the committee-approved amendment to prohibit new gas station development. In response, Council President Rachel Miller released the following statement:...

Statement from Council President Rachel Miller on Mayor Smiley’s Veto of the 8 Law Ordinance

Apr 26, 2024

“Today, Mayor Brett Smiley vetoed the 8 Law Ordinance, which the Council passed last week overwhelmingly on a vote of 13 to 2. We have a housing crisis in our city, with outrageous rents Providence residents can’t afford. The Council acted on an ordinance that...

Statement from Council President Rachel Miller on the Edward Bannister Plaque Theft

Mar 8, 2024

"It is with profound sadness and outrage that I, on behalf of the Providence City Council, address the recent disappearance of the bronze plaque from the gravestone of the revered African American painter, Edward Bannister, located in the North Burial Ground, a...

Statement from Council President Rachel Miller on the Future of the Cranston Street Armory

Jul 17, 2023

"As the city councilor representing the Armory property, I am committed to helping repurpose this historic building for the betterment of our residents and city in a manner that respects the many years of neighborhood input. There is a future for the Armory, and I...

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