Ward 7
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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. Vargas is a proud community advocate and currently works for the Providence School Department.
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 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...
Providence City Council to Hold Emergency Meeting to Prevent Mass Firing of Police Officers and City Employees Over Vaccine Mandate
Providence, RI – City Council President John Igliozzi (Ward 7) announced an emergency meeting of the Providence City Council for Friday, January 14, at 5:30 p.m. to vote on an ordinance he sponsored, with a majority of the Council, that will lay out new procedures for...
City Council Holds First 2022 Meeting
City Council Holds First 2022 Meeting • Council President John Igliozzi issues unprecedented address and calls for an independent audit to oversee the disbursement of $124 million in federal relief funds • Council calls on RI DOT to reduce the speed limit on Allens...
