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 Approves Tax Stabilization Reform Legislation
On Thursday, May 20th, the City Council voted to give final passage of the Tax Stabilization Investment Act. The ordinance now goes to the Mayor to be signed into law. The Tax Stabilization Investment Act reforms the City’s Tax Stabilization Agreement (TSA) process by...
Statement from Council President John J. Igliozzi
Last night’s violence between rival groups in Providence was devastating. When a shooting takes place, our community goes through the range of emotions, from fear and shock to sadness and anger. All of our neighborhoods need to be safe for our residents, and their...
Council Finance Committee Elects Jo-Ann Ryan as Chairperson
At tonight’s meeting of City Council Committee on Finance, committee members elected Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) to the position of Chairperson. Council President John J. Igliozzi resigned from the chairmanship at a special Council meeting last night after 14...
Council President John J. Igliozzi Esq. and Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan Submit Leadership Resignations to Further Restructure City Council
At tonight’s special City Council meeting, as part of Council President John J. Igliozzi Esq.’s (Ward 7) ongoing commitment to restructuring the leadership of the Providence City Council, Council President Igliozzi and Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) resigned their...
Providence City Council President John J. Igliozzi Esq. Announces City Council Staff Restructuring
Council President John J. Igliozzi Esq. (Ward 7) today announced several changes to the Providence City Council’s administrative office structure as his transition into the office of Council President continues. “The City Council’s administrative office provides...
Providence City Council Passes $510 Million Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
The first budget to be passed under the leadership of Council President John J. Igliozzi Esq. The Providence City Council passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Budget of $510 million at the April 15 City Council meeting. This is the first City budget to be passed under the...
