An Earth Day Concern from Majority Leader Ryan

Majority Leader Ryan calls on City Administration and the Department of Public Works to hold vendor accountable for inconsistent trash collection in neighborhoods around the City and to request improvements in service per their contract.

AnnouncementJo-Ann RyanApril 22, 2021Earth Day, Trash pick up

$25K Grant Awarded to Irish Famine Memorial

Majority Leader Ryan awards a $25K grant for the restoration and upkeep of the Irish Famine Memorial.

AnnouncementJo-Ann RyanApril 5, 2021Irish Famine Memorial, City Monuments

$8-million Dollar Central Providence Opportunities Initiative

Ward 5 neighborhoods will participate in an $8 million grant initiative designed to improve economic opportunity, affordable housing, child care and heath care in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

AnnouncementJo-Ann RyanDecember 4, 2020Economic development

Recent Protest About My PVD PPD Resolution

My response to the disruptive gathering at my house related to my recent resolution calling for changes at the Providence Police Department.

AnnouncementJo-Ann RyanNovember 13, 2020protestors, PVD PPD

Have a Safe & Socially-Distanced Halloween!

Let’s make it a safe, not scary Halloween, by following the RI Department of Health guidelines for a socially-distanced night.

AnnouncementJo-Ann RyanOctober 31, 2020Halloween, COVID-19, Coronavirus

Addressing Violent Crime in the City

AnnouncementFelicia MegginsonOctober 14, 2020crime, quality of life issues, violence

Swift Action by PC Administration After Recent COVID-19 Outbreak

Majority Leader Ryan and Mayor Elorza release a joint statement commending PC’s swift actions to close campus after a recent outbreak of COVID-19.

AnnouncementJo-Ann RyanSeptember 19, 2020covid-19, providence college

A Message About Recent Incidents on Eaton Street

Majority Leader Ryan addresses the recent behavior of Providence College students on and around Eaton street, and the impact it has on community relations and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.

Announcement, Press ReleaseJo-Ann RyanMay 17, 2020Community Relations, Providence College

Updates About School in Providence During Quarantine

UPDATE: Learn about upcoming Providence Public school breaks , and continued plans for distance learning during the COVID-19 quarantine. Plus, tune-in to a special press conference with the Governor for K-12 students & parents.

AnnouncementJo-Ann RyanApril 1, 2020COVID-19, Coronavirus, Providence Public Schools

The Year That Was

2019 is coming to a close, and I’m looking back on my successes — in and out of City Hall — as your Councilwoman. It’s been a busy year, and I am forever grateful for the support of my friends and neighbors in Ward 5.

AnnouncementJo-Ann RyanDecember 17, 2019Recap of 2019

Discolored Water Alert

ALERT: A repaired water main that was brought back online may be causing water to appeared discolored in and around Pleasant Valley Parkway and Canton Street. Your water is safe. Get the details here!

AnnouncementJo-Ann RyanDecember 17, 2019Water issue, Discolored water

Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban Going Into Effect

Businesses in the city of Providence will be banned from using single-use plastic bags, thanks to an ordinance drafted by Majority Leader Ryan.

AnnouncementJo-Ann RyanOctober 6, 2019Plastic bag ban, ordinance

News & Notes

Insights, Opinions & More from Majority Leader Ryan

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