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 to Call a Council Meeting to Address Violence in the City: Statements from Council President Igliozzi and Finance Chairwoman Jo-Ann Ryan
Council President John J. Igliozzi: "The report of a mother being ripped from her car and attacked by a mob of ATV and dirt bike riders, while her young child was in the car, is deeply disturbing, and yet another example of the completely unacceptable wave of violent...
Council President Igliozzi Calls for Return of Community Policing to Address Surge in Violent Crime
Community policing initiative, increased number of police officers on the street, diversion programs all needed to address increase in crime. In response to a wave of serious violent crime incidents in recent weeks, City Council President John Igliozzi joined by...
Councilors Call on Mayor Elorza to Enforce City ATV Laws
At the last City Council meeting, Finance Chairwoman Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) and Council President John J. Igliozzi (Ward 7) introduced a resolution calling on Mayor Elorza to enforce the multiple laws that the Providence City Council has enacted to mitigate the dangers...
City Councilors Call for Review of Mayor Elorza’s Agreement with Achievement First
At tonight’s City Council meeting, Councilors Helen Anthony (Ward 2), Nirva LaFortune (Ward 3) and John Goncalves (Ward 1) proposed a resolution calling for a review of Mayor Jorge Elorza’s license agreement with the charter school Achievement First, which grants the...
Providence City Council Approves $539 Million FY 2022 City Budget
Approved budget contains no tax increases and uses $42 million in stimulus funds for small business relief, youth investments, free public Internet access, and more. Tonight, the Providence City Council voted to approve a $539 million FY 2022 City Budget including $42...
Council President Igliozzi Proposes Ordinance Revamping Juvenile Hearing Board
Providence, RI (June 7, 2021) – At the June 3rd City Council meeting, Council President John J. Igliozzi (Ward 7) introduced an amendment to the Juvenile Hearing Board (JHB) ordinance. Originally adopted in 1992, the ordinance was updated in 2016 to include the role...
