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
Statement from Councilman John Goncalves on South Water Street Trail
Statement from Councilman John Goncalves on South Water Street Trail: Since its inception, I have been involved and aware of the planning, engagement, and implementation of the South Water Street Trail. As somebody deeply concerned about the climate crisis, about...
City Council Brings Charges Against & Seeks Removal Of City Clerk Shawn Selleck For Creating Toxic Work Environment
This evening, the Providence City Council voted unanimously to approve a Providence Home Rule Charter Section 403 resolution to bring charges against City Clerk Shawn Selleck, and to seek his suspension or removal from office. The resolution charges Mr. Selleck with...
City Councilors Call for Vaccine Requirements for K-12 Teachers and School Employees in Providence
At tonight’s City Council meeting, Councilman John Goncalves (Ward 1) proposed a resolution requesting Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angelica Infante-Greene impose a state-wide policy mandating all K-12 teachers and school employees to receive the...
City Councilors Call for Review of Mayor Elorza’s Agreement with Achievement First
At tonight’s City Council meeting, Councilors Helen Anthony (Ward 2), Nirva LaFortune (Ward 3) and John Goncalves (Ward 1) proposed a resolution calling for a review of Mayor Jorge Elorza’s license agreement with the charter school Achievement First, which grants the...
Providence City Council Approves $539 Million FY 2022 City Budget
Approved budget contains no tax increases and uses $42 million in stimulus funds for small business relief, youth investments, free public Internet access, and more. Tonight, the Providence City Council voted to approve a $539 million FY 2022 City Budget including $42...
Council Approves Tax Stabilization Reform Legislation
On Thursday, May 20th, the City Council voted to give final passage of the Tax Stabilization Investment Act. The ordinance now goes to the Mayor to be signed into law. The Tax Stabilization Investment Act reforms the City’s Tax Stabilization Agreement (TSA) process by...
