As the demolition of Gilbert Stuart Middle School continues, Council President Pro Tempore Juan M. Pichardo issued the following statement: In recent months, I have maintained active oversight of the Gilbert Stuart School demolition and reconstruction project, focusing on environmental safety, air quality, and public transparency. I’ve been particularly concerned about dust exposure and limited […] The post Council President Pro Tempore Juan M. Pichardo Releases Statement on Gilbert Stu...| Providence City Council
ShareTweetPrintEmail At tonight’s meeting of the Providence City Council, councilors granted first passage unanimously with a vote of 13-0-0 to proposed changes to the immigration sections of the Community-Police Relations Act. The changes aim to better protect Providence residents by allowing the law to function as intended and strengthening accountability measures. The amendments now require […]| Providence City Council
Tonight, the Providence City Council Committee on Ordinances approved an ordinance amending Section 18 ½ – 4 of the city’s Code of Ordinances, the Community-Police Relations Act (CPRA), to strengthen protections for city residents. The proposed changes better protect Providence residents by expanding prohibitions on participation by Providence Police Department (PPD) personnel in federal immigration […] The post Committee Advances Immigration and Policing Reforms to Full Council appear...| Providence City Council
ShareTweetPrintEmail At tonight’s meeting of the Providence City Council, councilors granted first passage to an ordinance introduced by Councilor Sue AnderBois (Ward 3) which would ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in the city of Providence by 2033. Councilors also granted second passage to an ordinance approving the financing of $5.5 million for the […]| Providence City Council
At tonight’s meeting of the Providence City Council, councilors formally received the Housing Crisis Task Force 2025 Report, a deeply-researched legislative blueprint for addressing the city’s housing affordability crisis. Also at tonight’s meeting, councilors granted the first of two required passages to an ordinance which would authorize the financing, purchase, and distribution of new residential […] The post Providence City Council Receives Housing Crisis Task Force Report, Grants...| Providence City Council
Tonight, the Providence City Council Housing Crisis Task Force (HCTF) approved a report making recommendations for legislative action to address our city’s housing crisis. In the report, the Task Force, chaired by Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris (Ward 11), presents a legislative blueprint for urgently needed housing reforms and recommends a number of specific policy goals […] The post Housing Crisis Task Force Report Calls for Urgent Action appeared first on Providence City Council.| Providence City Council
ShareTweetPrintEmail Tonight, the Providence City Council Committee on Finance elected Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) as its next chair. Councilwoman Ryan, a former chair of the committee, was reappointed to the panel last week by Council President Rachel Miller to fill the vacancy resulting from former councilwoman Helen Anthony’s recent resignation. With tonight’s vote, Chairwoman […]| Providence City Council
ShareTweetPrintEmail Tonight, the City Council convened for its first full meeting following the August recess. Councilors unanimously passed a resolution sponsored by all 14 members honoring the life and legacy of the late Judge Frank Caprio, who passed away last month. Councilors also formally accepted the resignation of former Ward 2 Councilwoman Helen Anthony, who […]| Providence City Council
Council President Rachel Miller and members of the Providence City Council commend the historic contract ratified by SEIU 1199NE workers at Butler Hospital and applaud that, following sustained pressure from Council leadership, the City of Providence today dropped all $500 noise citations levied against striking workers. Throughout the three month strike, Council members marched the […] The post Council President Rachel Miller Applauds Dropping of Unjust Noise Fines, Celebrates Butler Hos...| Providence City Council
ShareTweetPrintEmail Today, the City of Providence lost one of its giants, with the passing of former Chief Judge of the Providence Municipal Court Frank Caprio. In response, Council President Rachel Miller released the following statement: “My colleagues and I mourn the loss of Judge Frank Caprio, a man whose life reflected this city at its […]| Providence City Council
ShareTweetPrintEmail The decision to vote no on the mayor’s proposed lease follows careful consideration of the extensive community feedback Today, Providence City Council President Rachel Miller released the following statement regarding the proposed lease of 99 Kenyon St., which will be voted on at tomorrow’s full council meeting: “Mayor Smiley’s lease proposal attempted to solve […]| Providence City Council
ShareTweetPrintEmail New tax and budget agreement evens out impact across property types, limiting impact on renters, and lowers levy increase to 5.85% Today, Providence City Council President Rachel Miller and Finance Chairwoman Helen Anthony announced that they have reached an agreement with Mayor Brett Smiley on a revised Fiscal Year 2026 budget that corrects major […]| Providence City Council
ShareTweetPrintEmail Tonight, Providence City Council held the final scheduled meeting of the calendar year. Councilors granted final passage to three ordinances that reallocate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to meet the city’s school funding obligations and prevent cuts to essential services that students rely on. Earlier this week, Council granted first passage to the […]| Providence City Council
ShareTweetPrintEmail Providence, RI — Today, Council President Rachel Miller announced an expansion of the City Council communications department with the hiring of a communications director and a press secretary. Starting […]| Providence City Council
