Jo-Ann Ryan

July 29, 2020

Candidates for Senate Districts 5 and 6, and House District 8, take questions at WBNA forum

No one in Rhode Island does candidate forums quite like the West Broadway Neighborhood Association (WBNA). The questions are pointed, direct and tough. This year the event was online due to the pandemic, but it was no less interesting and...
City Council commits Providence to becoming ‘an anti-racist institution’
July 20, 2020

City Council commits Providence to becoming ‘an anti-racist institution’
“We can not build a just and equitable society without addressing the impacts of climate change on...
District 5’s Senator Bell scores early endorsements for re-election
May 21, 2020

District 5’s Senator Bell scores early endorsements for re-election
“I am thrilled to receive these endorsements from leaders with proven track records of fighting for our...
An interview with State Senator Sam Bell
May 13, 2020

An interview with State Senator Sam Bell
“I think federal aid is important, but I think that if we don’t get federal aid, we...
PVD City Council pushes back against Great Streets Initiative
March 10, 2020

PVD City Council pushes back against Great Streets Initiative
“I have been advocating for more community engagement around city projects since last year – when the...
At a raucous meeting, Providence City Council approves the Hive Hotel TSA
December 6, 2019

At a raucous meeting, Providence City Council approves the Hive Hotel TSA
“I don’t know the intentions of this developer,” said Councilmember Rachel Miller, “But I would say that...
Providence City Council overrides Mayor’s Veto of Hope Point Tower zoning variance
October 31, 2019

Providence City Council overrides Mayor’s Veto of Hope Point Tower zoning variance
Providence City Councilor Mary Kay Harris (Ward 11) became the deciding vote to override Providence Mayor Jorge...
20-year, $18 million tax break for luxury downtown apartments under fire ahead of Providence City Council vote
February 27, 2020

20-year, $18 million tax break for luxury downtown apartments under fire ahead of Providence City Council vote
The Providence City Council is planning to decide on the fate of an $18 million, 20-year Tax...
Sierra Club questions Providence City Councilmember Jo-Ann Ryan’s commitment to environmental justice
January 19, 2020

Sierra Club questions Providence City Councilmember Jo-Ann Ryan’s commitment to environmental justice
Providence City Councilmember Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) joined former Providence Mayor Joseph Paolino on his WLNE/Channel 6...
Dominion lawyer says $150,000 tax stabilization reduction is actually an increase
March 2, 2020

Dominion lawyer says $150,000 tax stabilization reduction is actually an increase
The Providence City Council Finance Committee met Monday evening to hear testimony of the alteration of a...
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