Bike & Scooter-Sharing Services in the City

Learn about the resolution that has been presented to the administration to request a complete and formal analysis of the contracts and operations of JUMP bikes, Lime and Bird e-scooters in the City.

City Council Announcments, NewsJo-Ann RyanJuly 22, 2019Announcement, Quality of Life Issues

Street Cleaning in Ward 5

Read this announcement about upcoming street sweeping activities in the Ward. Get the details here.

Neighborhood EventsJo-Ann RyanJuly 11, 2019Announcement, Street cleaning, Street sweeping

2020 Budget & Tax Assessment Changes

Learn about the changes to property taxes and get details about the approved 2020 City budget.

In Praise of Rhode Island College

Rhode Island College is more than then one of the best schools in the city, it’s also a historic landmark in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood. Read Council Woman’s ProJo Op-ed piece about this Ward landmark.

EditorialJo-Ann RyanJuly 2, 2019Op-Ed, ProvJo Article

Living with Coyotes in Our City

Coyotes are active in and around many neighborhoods in the City, and wooded areas like parks and bike trails. These tips will keep you and your family (including pets) safe.

NewsJo-Ann RyanJune 7, 2019Coyotes, Animal Control

Vandals Cause Damage in Mt. Pleasant Park

Newly installed bench in renovated Mt. Pleasant Park damaged by a fire set by late night vandals. A call for vigilance from the community to protect the park.

Neighborhood EventsFelicia MegginsonJune 6, 2019Note from Councilwoman Ryan

Committee on Ordinances Zoning Decision

The Committee on Ordinances statement about a decision to recommended for first passage a change to the zoning ordinance for residential neighborhoods.

City Council AnnouncmentsFelicia MegginsonMay 16, 2019Rezoning ordinance

Learn How to Recycle Right

There’s a right way and a wrong way to recycle. This informational video from the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation can help you sort it all out!

EditorialJo-Ann RyanMay 7, 2019Recycling

Thank You for Your Support!

The Friends of Jo-Ann Ryan threw a fundraiser at Patrick’s Pub, on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. It was a great night with friends, colleagues and neighbors in support of Majority Leader Ryan.

FundraiserFelicia MegginsonMay 1, 2019Fundraiser

End of Single-Use Plastics in Providence

The Providence City Council passed the Retail Plastic Bag Reduction Act which will end single-use plastic bags by retail businesses in Providence. The bill now goes to the Mayor for his signature.

Press ReleaseJo-Ann RyanApril 22, 2019ordinance, legislation

Happy Earth Day!

Earth Day is one day that we officially take time out to honor and respect our planet. Read how I’ll be working year-round to maintain and preserve the water ways and green spaces in our Ward and around our beautiful city.

EditorialJo-Ann RyanApril 22, 2019Earth Day, Parks & Recreation, legislation

Story Time at Pleasant View Elementary School

Providence City Council Majority Leader Jo-Ann Ryan spent story time with students at Pleasant View Elementary School in Ward 5

Community AppearenceJo-Ann RyanApril 9, 2019School Visit, Story time, Meeting Constituents

News & Notes

Insights, Opinions & More from Majority Leader Ryan

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