Council News
Councilwoman Miller and Colleagues Call for a 1-Year Moratorium on Any New Late-Night Liquor or Entertainment Licences’
Ward 13 Councilwoman, Rachel Miller, introduced an ordinance tonight that calls for a one-year moratorium on any new late-night (2:00 AM) operating, liquor or entertainment licenses in the Federal Hill Neighborhood. She was joined by co-sponsors Council President...
Statement from Majority Leader Jo-Ann Ryan Regarding JUMP Bikes, and e-Scooters
Tonight, I introduced a resolution calling on the administration to complete a formal and thorough analysis of the JUMP Bikes, Bird and Lime e-Scooters. I am seeking a review of the contracts, internal controls, and program operations so that we can fully analyze the...
Statement from Senior Deputy Majority Leader Narducci
This evening I will introduce an ordinance that will help ensure the safety of pedestrians, student fundraisers, and panhandlers on our streets. All too often we see young people raising money for their sports teams or other organizations standing at busy...
FY 2020 Budget Passes
Providence City Council Passes 2020 Budget Which Brings Back the Homestead Exemption Providing Relief for Providence Homeowners Tonight, the Providence City Council passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Budget at their regularly scheduled meeting. The budget...
2020 Budget Has First Passage
Providence City Council Votes to Pass the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Which Includes a Homestead Exemption to Protect Homeowners Tonight, the Providence City Council convened for a special meeting for first passage of the 2020 FY budget which will benefit all residents....
Providence City Council Committee on Finance Shares Budget Breakdown
The Providence City Council Committee on Finance Saturday voted to send a reduced FY2020 city budget of $770M for vote and passage to the full Council. A majority of the Council’s Committee on Finance agreed to put forth a tax levy ordinance that brings back a...
Committee on Finance Sends Budget to Council for Vote
Providence City Council Committee on Finance Sends Fiscal Year 2020 Budget to the Council for Vote The Providence City Council Committee on Finance today voted to send a reduced FY2020 city budget of $770M for vote and passage to the full Council. The budget...
City Council to Move Forward with Single Tax Rate and Single Homestead Exemption
The City Council leadership team would like to thank our sponsors in both the House and Senate for their support of the Council’s progressive tax plan. Tonight, the Rhode Island Senate voted in favor of the Council’s proposed tax plan, while the House of...
Statement from Council President Matos on RIDE Report
The report released today by the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) on the months-long deep dive completed by a research team from Johns Hopkins University is heartbreaking - not just for our students, but for our staff, faculty, and City. I am committed to...