Council President to Call an Emergency Meeting to Address Increasing Violence in the City

 
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Finance Chair Ryan Calls on Mayor to Give Police Power to Enforce ATV Ordinances

After a brutal attack in the city last night, Council President Igliozzi, and Finance Chair Jo-Ann Ryan are calling for action to protect residents and crackdown on illegal ATV use on the city’s streets.

Finance Chairwoman Jo-Ann Ryan stated:

“Last night's attack on a motorist by individuals illegally riding ATVs on Providence streets is horrifying. I am once again calling on the Mayor to give the police department the resources it needs to enforce City ordinances and get these vehicles off our roads. The threat to public safety could not be more clear. Our residents are fearful and are being endangered and it is past the time for words; we need action from the administration. The mayor has to use all the tools we have at our disposal, which means full commitment to community policing and accepting the offer of assistance from the State Police.”

 
City Council AnnouncmentsJo-Ann RyanPublic Safety, Illegal vehicles, Police funding