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Councilor Justin Roias
Councilor Justin Roias represents Ward 4 and the North End of Providence, which includes the Charles and Wanskuck neighborhoods. Roias currently works as a school social worker and licensed mental health counselor. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Rhode Island College. He currently serves on the Committee on City Public Works, Committee on Ordinances, and the Special Committee on State Legislative Affairs. Roias is also a member of the Providence Housing Authority.
Ward 4 – Charles and Wanskuck (North End)
Ward 4 is considered the North End of Providence, which includes the Charles and Wanskuck neighborhoods. At the end of the nineteenth century, an expanding mill industry led to influx of European immigrants, especially Italian immigrants. This expansion of the population led to the further development of the North End. Today, both the Charles and Wanskuck neighborhoods are home to a strong Italian cultural community as well as a rich history of industrial labor.
Recent News
Statement from Councilman Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. Regarding the Retirement of Providence Police Major Lepre and Major Correia
Today I joined the Providence Police Department and my Council colleagues to celebrate the retirement of Providence Police Majors Michael Correia and Robert Lepre. Major Robert E. Lepre served the Providence Police Department since 1989 and has received numerous...
Statement from Councilman Nicholas J. Narducci on Cheshire Street Shooting
I am appalled and saddened by the recent violence that took place on Cheshire Street which resulted in the death of two young men. I would like to extend my appreciation to the Providence Police Department for responding to the scene and working diligently to bring...
Statement from Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. in Appreciation of Providence Teachers
Last Tuesday, I had the pleasure of visiting E-Cubed Academy for their end of the year award celebration. During my visit, I was taken aback by the great work that the teachers at E-Cubed have done to build relationships with their students and improve their social...
Statement from Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan Regarding Upcoming Police Academy
I am pleased to share that the Providence Police Department has announced the 70th annual Police Training Academy will commence on Monday, May 24th. The academy will be located in Ward 5, at the former Providence Water Supply Building at 552 Academy Avenue and will...
Statement from Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. Regarding Arrest of Providence Shooting Suspects
I would like to commend the great work of Chief Hugh Clements and the Providence Police Department in the aftermath of Thursday’s shooting incident. Their diligent work to secure the crime scene and to arrest the suspects believed to be involved in this violent event...
Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan Calls to Reconvene City Fireworks Task Force
At the May 6 City Council Meeting, Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) introduced and the Council passed a resolution to relaunch the City’s successful Fireworks Task Force. “With summer approaching, so too is the threat to public safety presented by the rampant illegal...
