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Councilman John J. Igliozzi
Councilman John J. Igliozzi has been on the City Council since 1997 and represents constituents who live in Ward 7; the westernmost neighborhoods of Hartford and Silver Lake. He served as the Chairman of Finance for 14 years, before resigning the post after being elected City Council President in April 2021.
Ward 7: Hartford & Silverlake
Ward 7 is made up of Hartford and half of the Silver Lake neighborhood. Located on the western side of Providence, this area is home to strong cultural identities in both Italian and Hispanic backgrounds. Silver Lake is a hub for Central American restaurants, bars and markets and is also the site of the annual Feast of Saint Bartholomew; a 3 day celebration in August. The 73 acre Neutaconkanut Park provides residents with public access to nature trails, skate parks, swimming pools and baseball fields.
Recent News
Statement from Council President John Igliozzi on voter approval of city issuing a $515 million pension obligation bond
"Thank you to all the Providence residents who took the time and voted in today's special election. Your voice counts. I believe the city should issue a pension obligation bond to help mitigate our struggling pension system. The overwhelmingly affirmative vote today...
Statement from Council President John Igliozzi after the RI House Passed Pension Obligation Bond Legislation
"I would like to thank Speaker Shekarchi and Representatives in the House who supported this legislation with their votes today. We are one step closer, and now I respectfully ask members of the Senate and the public to keep an open mind toward this legislation. A...
Statement from Council President John Igliozzi on the Proposed City Budget
Mayor Elorza has submitted a budget to the City Council, and now the budgetary process begins in earnest with the Council’s Finance Committee. I am encouraged that the proposed budget funds a new police academy, putting more officers on our streets and in our...
Statement from Council President John Igliozzi on the prosecution of a man responsible for burning a Providence Police car
“I commend federal prosecutors and law enforcement for successfully bringing Nicholas Scaglione of Cranston to justice. Scaglione admitted to his role in burning a Providence Police car during riots nearly two years ago. There are peaceful ways to protest, but this...
Providence City Council Held Emergency Meeting on Proposed Mass Termination Law
At tonight’s emergency meeting of the Providence City Council, councilors reviewed a proposed ordinance laying out new procedures and accountability in the event of mass terminations in the city. The proposed law was read into the record, discussed, and referred to...
Statement from City Council President John Igliozzi on the Potential Mass Firing of Police Officers
“At the close of city business today, we learned that there was no mass firing of Providence Police officers. We’re pleased the city administration has taken a reasonable approach to what could have been a disastrous situation if more than 70 officers were taken off...
