PRESS RELEASE: Providence City Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan, Ward Five, was elected by her peers as Majority Leader for the 2019-2023 term.

City Council AnnouncmentsFelicia MegginsonJanuary 8, 2019Press Release

In the Arena - Fane Tower Discussion

Councilwoman Ryan and Councilman Igliozzi appeared on “In the Arena” to discuss the recent Fane Tower ordinance vote and other issues with former Mayor, Joe Paolino.

Media Coverage, TV AppearenceFelicia MegginsonDecember 16, 2018Fane Tower, In the Arena

ProJo Op-Ed - My Turn: Time to Move Forward

Councilwoman Ryan provides her insights into why she voted “Yes” for the Fane Tower rezoning ordinance and how moving forward with this project could also help the City move forward.

EditorialJo-Ann RyanDecember 4, 2018Op-Ed, Fane Tower, Rezoning ordinance

A Note from Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan

Primary Day is almost here. Read my most recent newsletter/flyer, to learn more about my achievements in my first four years, and what I hope to accomplish once re-elected.

Press ReleaseJo-Ann RyanSeptember 7, 2018newsletter, Election

In the Arena with Joe Paolino

Recently, I was honored to be invited by our Former Mayor, Joe Paolino, Jr., to join him on his weekly political forum, “In the Arena”.

Media CoverageJo-Ann RyanAugust 5, 2018In the Arena, TV appearance

Single-Use Plastic Bag Ordinance

Council Majority Whip Jo-Ann Ryan reintroduced her ordinance to reduce single-use plastic bags in Providence

City Council AnnouncmentsJo-Ann RyanJuly 2, 2018legislation, ordinance

Ryan Launches Re-Election Campaign

“There’s important work still to be done and I look forward to spending the weeks ahead speaking with my neighbors and asking for their continued support to be their voice on the City Council.”

Press ReleaseJo-Ann RyanJuly 1, 2018Announcement, Election

RI Green Infrastructure Coalition Stream-Friendly Homes Tour

Elmhurst homeowners living near Pleasant Valley Stream learn about changes to make to downspouts, driveways, sidewalks and yards to improve local water quality and help prevent flooding.

Neighborhood EventsFelicia MegginsonJune 22, 2018Water conservation, Flood Prevention

Fiscal Year 2019 Budget to the Council for Vote

Fiscally responsible budget holds the line on taxes, implements public safety enhancement programs, preserves historical assets, improves quality of life in every Providence neighborhood

Felicia MegginsonJune 19, 2018

Vehicles Forfeited for Illegal Operation to be Destroyed

Press conference held to announce destruction of 17 recreational vehicles that were seized by police and subsequently deemed property of the City through a Municipal Court forfeiture process.

NewsJo-Ann RyanMay 15, 2018ATVs, Dirt Bikes

ProJo Op-Ed My Turn: : On Banning Plastic Bags

ProJo Op-Ed piece from Councilwoman Ryan on the need to ban single-use plastic bags, and and the ordinance she introduced to make this possible to reduce litter in our streets, rivers, and bay.

EditorialJo-Ann RyanApril 18, 2018Plastic bag ban, ordinance

Court Upholds Student Housing Ordinance

Legislation passed s in response to concerns from residents in the Elmhurst and Mount Pleasant neighborhoods frustrated about single-family homes in these neighborhoods being converted to dorm-like residences.

NewsJo-Ann RyanFebruary 18, 2018ordinance

News & Notes

Insights, Opinions & More from Majority Leader Ryan

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