Ward 13
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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.
Ward 13: Federal Hill and the West End
Recent News
City Council Introduces Resolution to Honor Michael Van Leesten
Tonight the City Council will introduce a resolution to honor the life and legacy of Michael Van Leesten, a Providence native and a pioneer in the Civil Rights Struggle of the 1960s. Mr. Michael Van Leesten was a graduate of Hope High School, Rhode Island College, and...
City Council Leaders Introduced a Series of Measures to Expand Safety, Quality and Workforce Development in Construction
At tonight’s City Council meeting council leaders introduced a series of amendments to Chapters 14 and 21 of the Code of Ordinances. Together, these changes will create baseline standards for quality, safety, and workforce development in the construction industry....
Statement from Councilwoman Rachel M. Miller and Representative John J. Lombardi on Incident at Nara
This morning we find ourselves deeply saddened about a violent act on Federal Hill resulting in the loss of a life. It is incomprehensible how anyone could act against another in this manner. We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the victim....
Statement from Councilwoman Rachel M. Miller
Statement from Councilwoman Rachel M. Miller This first day of school I know that students, parents, teachers, and administrators are putting their heart and effort into a positive first day back for our city's youth. I also know that everyone must be feeling anxious...
Statement from Councilwoman Rachel Miller Regarding Club Seven
Statement from Councilwoman Rachel Miller regarding yesterday's DBR ruling to reopen Club Seven: I’m deeply concerned by yesterday’s DBR ruling which allows for Club Seven to reopen, even with restrictions. The residents of Federal Hill deserve better. The countless...
Councilwoman Miller and Colleagues Call for a 1-Year Moratorium on Any New Late-Night Liquor or Entertainment Licences’
Ward 13 Councilwoman, Rachel Miller, introduced an ordinance tonight that calls for a one-year moratorium on any new late-night (2:00 AM) operating, liquor or entertainment licenses in the Federal Hill Neighborhood. She was joined by co-sponsors Council President...
