Ward 13
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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.
Ward 13: Federal Hill and the West End
Recent News

Council Honors Victims of Jet Set Disaster, Provides Alternate Parking During City-Wide Bans
Tonight, the Providence City Council unanimously passed a resolution honoring the victims of the Jet Set nightclub disaster. Councilors also passed several other measures prioritizing the wellbeing of our neighbors. As home to one of the largest Dominican communities...

City Council Leadership on Jet Set Roof Collapse
In response to the disaster at Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, where at least 124 people were killed and hundreds more injured, Providence City Council released the following statements from Council President Rachel Miller and Majority Leader Pedro Espinal. From...

Council President Rachel Miller Responds to RIDE “Path to Local Control” Announcement
Monday, February 10, 2025 This afternoon, state officials invited the media—but not elected city leaders—to an impromptu announcement of what they call a “Path to Local Control” framework. In response, Providence City Council President Rachel Miller released the...

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