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Councilwoman Ana Vargas
Councilwoman Ana Vargas represents Ward 7, which includes Hartford and half of the Silver Lake neighborhood. She is a member of the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits, Committee on Public Works, Committee on Urban Redevelopment, Renewal and Planning, Committee on Ward Boundaries and the Committee on State Legislative Affairs. She is also a member of the Recreational Advisory Board.
An immigrant from the Dominican Republic, Vargas arrived in the United States in the 1990s in search of the American dream. Since then, Vargas has raised seven children and acted as a community advocate. Vargas previously worked for the Providence School Department. She is an advocate on education as well as community engagement and infrastructure.
She looks forward to continuing her work helping others achieve the American dream and serving as a voice for her community.
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.
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