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
Council President John J. Igliozzi Unveils Newly Completed Improvements at Merino Park
Council President John J. Igliozzi (Ward 7) today joined Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. (Ward 4), Mayor Jorge Elorza, the Providence Parks Department, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, the Providence Housing Authority and members of...
Council President John Igliozzi Statement On Javier Montañez Being Named Acting Superintendent of Providence Schools
"Congratulations to Dr. Javier Montañez on being named Acting Superintendent of the Providence Public School District for the upcoming school year. This is the time for us as a city and state to collectively support the district, and I want to thank Governor McKee for...
After Another Weekend of Violent Crime, Council President Igliozzi Calls for Concrete Solutions to Stop Current Crime Wave
Tuesday’s special session of the Providence City Council dedicated to finding solutions to improve public safety. Providence City Council President John Igliozzi offered the following statement regarding another weekend of violent crime incidents in Providence and the...
Statement from Council President John J. Igliozzi Regarding Violence in Providence Last Night
Providence is a great city, with great people. Sadly, last night we experienced more violence and loss of life. We cannot allow violence to define our city. Our residents, business owners, and visitors need to feel safe. I am pledging to dedicate the full resources...
Statement from Council President John J. Igliozzi Recognizing Police on Arrest of Individual in Connection with ATV Attack
On Thursday evening, the Providence Police Department arrested an individual in connection with the shameful attack on an innocent woman by a gang of ATV riders earlier this week. I commend Colonel Hugh Clements and the officers of the Providence Police Department on...
Council President Igliozzi Letter To Governor McKee Requests Assistance From State Police To Help Providence Police Department In Stopping Violent Crime Wave Providence Is Currently Experiencing
Council President Igliozzi Letter To Governor McKee Requests Assistance From State Police To Help Providence Police Department In Stopping Violent Crime Wave Providence Is Currently Experiencing Providence City Council President John Igliozzi has sent the letter below...
