Council News
Councilman Salvatore Updates Residents on Trash Fine Audit
Hundreds of homeowners overcharged PROVIDENCE, RI -- Following an investigation by a local media outlet early this month, Councilman David A. Salvatore has uncovered discrepancies related to fines issued to homeowners for trash violations. Media outlet NBC10...
City Council Awards a $2K Grant to the Providence Police Explorers
Council President Sabina Matos and Council President Pro Tempore Michael Correia Presented a $2K Grant to the Providence Police Explorers Program Providence City Council President Sabina Matos (Ward 15) and City Council President Pro Tempore Michael Correia (Ward 6)...
Councilman John J. Igliozzi, Esq. Helped Dedicate the New Woonasquatucket Adventure Park Today
This afternoon Councilman John J. Igliozzi, Esq. (Ward 7) joined Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, Council President Sabina Matos, Council President Pro Tempore Michael Correia, Superintendent of Parks Wendy Nilsson, Janet Coit from RIDEM, Ed Raff from the Met School, the...
Councilman John J. Igliozzi, Esq. to Help Dedicate Woonasquatucket Adventure Park Tomorrow
Tomorrow Councilman John J. Igliozzi, Esq. (Ward 7) will join Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, Superintendent of Parks Wendy Nilsson, Janet Coit from RIDEM, Ed Raff from the Met School, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, Kevin Essington from The Trust for Public Land,...
Majority Leader Jo-Ann Ryan Joined Staff at Stop & Shop on Manton Avenue to Kick-Off the Plastic Bag Reduction Act
Providence City Council Majority Leader Jo-Ann Ryan, (Ward 5) joined Assistant Store Manager Frank Carnevale and members of his staff this morning at the Stop & Shop located at 850 Manton Avenue to give out free reusable bags. In addition to giving out the...
Council President Matos and Pro-Tem Correia Attend 70th Police Training Academy Announcement
On Friday, October 18,2019 City Council President Sabina Matos (Ward 15) and Council President Pro Tempore Michael Correia (Ward 6) joined Mayor Jorge Elorza, Commissioner of Public Safety Steven Paré, Chief of Police Hugh Clements Jr., and several community leaders...
City Council President Pro Tempore Michael Correia Puts Criminals on Notice in Providence
This morning Providence Police Narcotics Officers made several arrests of prostitutes and street level drug dealers along Atwells Avenue, Newark Street, Cutler Street, and Academy Avenue after City Council President Pro Tempore Michael Correia (Ward 6) contacted the...
Councilman David A. Salvatore Introduced an Amendment to the Code of Ordinances to Help Homeowners and Tenants Alike
Tonight Councilman David A. Salvatore (Ward 14) introduced an amendment to the Code of Ordinances that would help homeowners and tenants be better informed about their responsibilities when it comes to waste and recycle barrel offenses. The amendment to the Code of...
Statement from Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr.
It was alarming to hear a public official condoning an act of vandalism. An act of vandalism is not political discourse, it is not freedom of speech, and it is not a form of dissent. It is a crime. As elected officials we have a sworn duty to uphold the law and not...