Ward 5
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Jo-Ann Ryan
Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan represents the neighborhoods of Elmhurst, Mount Pleasant, and the western edge of Manton. She has been a Council member since 2015.
Ward 5: Elmhurst, Mount Pleasant, Manton
Ward 5 is home to the Elmhurst neighborhood, Manton and Mt. Pleasant neighborhoods. This largely residential area is home to LaSalle Academy and Providence College. In Ward 5 you will find many wide, tree lined streets square properties due to the later development of the area compared to the rest of the City. Until the early twentieth century, Ward 5 was comprised mainly of farm land and vacation homes.
Recent News
Providence City Council Recognizes 50 Years of Women at Providence College
At tonight’s City Council meeting, Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) introduced a resolution recognizing the 50-year anniversary of Providence College admitting women to their student body and faculty. “It is hard to believe that just 50 years ago, women remained...
Councilwoman Ryan Statement on Gun Violence in the City
PROVIDENCE, RI – City Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) issued the following statement regarding ongoing gun violence in the city: “Yet again we are experiencing another outbreak of gun violence in our city this weekend. This intensifying violent crime is devastating...
Providence Finance Committee Approves Creation of New Administrator of Community Relations & Diversion Position Within Police Department
Providence Finance Committee Approves Creation of New Administrator of Community Relations & Diversion Position Within Police Department Ordinances clarify that new position is civilian with no law enforcement powers, while retaining new Major position within the...
Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan Brings $2 Million in RIDOT Safety Improvements to Mount Pleasant Ave
Providence City Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) has announced a major road safety project on Mount Pleasant Avenue which will begin next year. The safety improvements come after a multi-year planning effort by Ryan, along with neighbors, local businesses, the Rhode...
Council President Igliozzi & Councilwoman Ryan Commend Providence Police for Crackdown on ATVs
30 ATVs confiscated in just the last two weeks, since Igliozzi and Ryan called for enforcement of the City Council’s ATV ordinances City Council President John Igliozzi (Ward 7) and Councilwoman and Finance Chair Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) are commending the Providence...
Statement from Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan Regarding Arrest of Individual who Shot at Providence Police Officer
Early this morning, my neighbors and I were alerted to a shelter-in-place order due to a domestic abuse situation that led to the assailant firing gunshots at a police officer, and then barricading himself inside a house. I would like to express my gratitude to the...
