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

Councilman Pedro Espinal to Introduce Legislation to Protect Providence Residents

May 7, 2020

At tonight’s City Council meeting Councilman Pedro Espinal (Ward 10) along with his colleagues, Councilwoman Helen Anthony (Ward 2), and Councilwoman Rachel Miller (Ward 13) introduced an amendment to the City’s Zoning Ordinance that would eliminate incinerator or...

Providence City Council to Hold Virtual Meeting Via Teleconference

Mar 19, 2020

Participants Can Call Into the Meeting With Their Phones Providence will be the first Council Body to use this Teleconferencing Technology In light of the worldwide COVID-19 outbreak which has affected many of us here in Rhode Island, the Governor issued an executive...

Meal Distribution Centers During School Closures Due to COVID-19

Mar 15, 2020

There are 13 sites across the city where children ages 18 and younger, can access several days worth of “Grab & Go” meals (breakfast and lunch). The locations will be open from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday during the duration of the school...

City Council Update on COVID-19

Mar 14, 2020

Dear Neighbors, The Members of the City Council have been in constant communication with the Administration, the Providence Emergency Management Agency, the Providence School Department, and Public Safety officials to assess and ensure the safety of our residents...

PROVIDENCE: THE CITY OF NEIGHBORHOODS

Mar 10, 2020

The Providence City Council unveils updated website honoring our long and storied history centered on our neighborhoods and community engagement Today, the City Council unveils an updated user-centric website and a rebrand of its communications that pays homage to the...

City Councilors Introduce a Series of Resolutions Calling on RIDE and the Providence Public School District to Rethink How We Use Student Resource Officers in City Schools

Feb 20, 2020

Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune (Ward 3), Councilwoman KatherineKerwin (Ward 12) and Councilwoman Rachel Miller (Ward 13) tonight will introduce a resolution calling on the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) to increase funding for social and emotional learning...

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