"My parents came to this country to work in our factories and to strive for a better life. They chose Providence because this city offered the promise of steady work and it was a tolerant community that would embrace...
Category - Election 2014
We officially have a new Mayor!
Jorge O. Elorza was sworn in at 12 a.m. today as Providence’s 38th Mayor. The private ceremony, which marked the official transition of power in the City of Providence, was held at Mayor Elorza’s home with family and...
Mayor-Elect Elorza announces Inaugural Weekend events
Mayor-elect Jorge O. Elorza today announced his One Providence Inaugural Weekend – an exciting program of inaugural events to showcase Providence, promote community service, and celebrate the occasion as Elorza takes...
Sim City writ large on the Providence Waterfront
As we prepare to usher in a new adminstration in City Hall, we should commit ourselves to spending the next four-years on a cohesive plan to expand jobs and industries along our waterfront, and integrate that...
ProJo: R.I.’s Question 6 designed to fund reconnection of train, bus service in Providence
In a joint application for a federal grant to advance planning for the “Providence Station Transit Center,” RIPTA and RIDOT highlighted how 15 acres of undeveloped land sit right next to the train depot.
2014 Rhode Island Statewide Ballot Questions
The Rhode Island Secretary of State's Office has released the 2014 Voter Information Handbook. Below is the information about the seven statewide ballot questions which will appear on your November 4th ballot. There's a...
WPRI: Providence mayoral candidates spar in first TV debate
The three candidates for mayor of Providence promised to spur economic development, improve schools and add police officers during their first televised debate Tuesday, making the case that the city is plagued by poor...
2014 Mayoral Candidate Survey – Michael Solomon (D)
Providence is a city moving forward. We have seen our fair share of ups and downs recently, but we are finally emerging from the Great Recession.
Election News & Information
The Providence Phoenix is out with their Primary Endorsements ProJo reports on who does and who does not face a Primary challenger among the Providence City Councilors The Rhode Island Bicycle Coalition has their...
2014 Mayoral Candidate Survey – Jorge Elorza (D)
Jorge Elorza is a Providence native, former Housing Court Judge, law professor, accountant, and community activist. He grew up on the West End, the son of Guatemalan immigrants, and graduated Classical High School...
2014 Mayoral Candidate Survey – Chris Young (D)
I would like to say that the voters have another option on September 9th. I, Chris Young, am the son of Louise Olga Young and Edward Vincent Young. I have two brothers and one sister. My mother immigrated to the United...
2014 Mayoral Candidate Survey – Daniel S. Harrop, M.D. (R)
Dr. Dan Harrop is a native of West Warwick, RI. He received his B.A., M.D. and post-doctoral training in Psychiatry at Brown University, and his M.B.A. from Heriott-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland. Retired from...
Election 2014: Mayoral Candidates Surveys
As in 2010, this year we are seeking your input on those surveys. We will be sending surveys to the candidates for Providence Mayor by the end of the month; please use the comments section the questions you’d like the...
Upcoming Mayoral Candidate Forums at the Providence Community Libraries
Providence Community Library (PCL) will host "Meet the Candidates" forums where candidates for Mayor of Providence will respond to questions about neighborhood issues. Planned for April, May, and June, people will have...
WPRI: Raimondo proposes more RI infrastructure spending
WPRI reports on Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Gina Raimondo's infrastructure plan.
Mayoral Candidate Jorge Elorza statement on Providence Public School’s busing policies
Providence Mayoral Candidate Jorge Elorza releases a statement about busing provided for the City's students.