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Councilman James Taylor
Councilman James Taylor represents Ward 8 which includes the Elmwood, South Elmwood, Reservoir Triangle, and the West End neighborhoods. He served on the Providence Fire Department from 1989 to 2016. Councilman Taylor currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the Committee on Finance.
Ward 8: Elmwood, South Elmwood, Reservoir Triangle & West End
Recent News
Statement from Councilman James E. Taylor Regarding the Columbus Square
Today, the City announced that they would be removing the Christopher Columbus Statue and will be placing it in storage during the renovations of Columbus Square. This decision was made by the Administration and the Superintendent of Parks, to keep the statue safe...
Statement from Councilman James E. Taylor Regarding Vandalism in Columbus Park
Yesterday, I had a protective box placed over the Columbus Statue in Columbus Square in the Elmwood Neighborhood. My reason for doing so was to protect the statue from the upcoming construction that is scheduled to begin in the coming weeks. Upgrades will include new...
Governor Raimondo’s Executive Order Prevails and Mayor Elorza’s Executive Order Fails
Last night the City Council convened to vote on the extension of Mayor Jorge O. Elorza’s Executive Order. The matter did not pass as it required a mega-majority vote (11 out of 14 affirmative votes) which it did not receive. Pursuant to section 302-i of the City Home...
City Councilors Call on Mayor Elorza to Mirror the Governor’s Executive Order as it Relates to Parks
Majority Leader Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5), Majority Whip John J. Igliozzi Esq. (Ward 7), and Councilman James E. Taylor (Ward 8) call on Mayor Elorza to reopen public parks, green spaces, and trails for respite and educational purposes. Mayor Elorza issued an executive...
City Council’s Committee on Finance Approves Additional $5M for Fire Apparatus Through the City’s Master Lease Agreement
Last night, the City Council's Committee on Finance approved an additional $5 Million for new fire apparatus through the City's Master Lease Agreement. "I would like to thank Chairman John J. Igliozzi (Ward 7) for his leadership of the Council's Committee on Finance,...
Statement from Councilman James E. Taylor (Ward 8) Regarding Today’s Board of Contract and Supply’s Approval of $5 Million For New Fire Apparatus:
Today, The Board of Contract and Supply approved an additional $5 Million for new fire apparatus. This is great news for the hardworking men and women of the Providence Fire Department. I would like to thank Chairman John J. Igliozzi (Ward 7) for his leadership of the...
