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Hello Friends & Neighbors, We are in full summer mode in Ward 3! The summertime market is in full swing, gardens across the neighborhood are in bloom — and the weather has finally warmed up! I’m looking forward to bumping into you in all corners of the ward now that so many folks are out and about walking and enjoying our beautiful neighborhoods! A big thank you to everyone who came out to our May Ward 3 meeting at the Mount Hope Community Center! We had a great conversation

Pulled from the Providence Journal Alex Kuffner June 4th, 2026

Hello Friends & Neighbors,With the return of the Lippitt Park Farmers Market, we know that spring has finally sprung! This is one of my favorite times of year in the neighborhood — as everyone re-emerges after a long winter, looking to spend time connecting with neighbors in parks and neighborhoods! As always, there’s a lot to share — so I’ll hop right into it! Green Revolving Fund Passes Out Of Committee As you remember, two years ago, I wrote and passed a law requiring

Hello Friends & Neighbors, Happy Spring & Happy Earth Month! I love walking around our Ward 3 neighborhood and seeing the tulips popping out & all of the lovely gardens. It’s been an incredibly busy start to 2026 on Council — several pieces of complicated legislation, lots of committee hearings, and late nights at City Hall. Doing the work of the job sometimes leaves less time for communicating about it — my usual newsletter cadence the last few years has been about every 3 w

Pulled from ecoRI News Rob Smith April 13, 2026 PROVIDENCE — In a political environment where federal officials — and even some Rhode Island officials — have proposed rolling back climate funding and resources, others are deciding it’s time to double down. May Brett Smiley announced April 7 that city officials were creating Providence’s first green revolving fund. Starting with seed money of $3 million, the fund will be used for municipal projects that push the city further t

Hello Friends & Neighbors, I hope you’ve been enjoying the spring weather that finally melted our historic snow! Thank you for all of your advocacy and outreach during and after the storm. With such a historic snowfall (most recorded in RI history!), it’s good to take the opportunity to learn where we can do better going forward. We know that this has also led to some pretty historic potholes (I think I left my stomach in an especially deep one on Frost St). If a pothole has

Local Leaders Endorse Sue AnderBois for RI Lieutenant Governor Endorsers praised AnderBois’ bold leadership on big issues facing Rhode Island Providence, RI, March 5th, 2026: Former Rhode Island State Representative Aaron Regunberg, Former Providence City Councilor Helen Anthony, and Providence City Councilors Miguel Sanchez and Justin Roias have announced their endorsement of Sue AnderBois for RI Lieutenant Governor. Having worked with AnderBois in different capacities - o

Hello Friends & Neighbors, I hope that this note finds you well & dug out after yesterday's snow. February is Black History Month. We will be celebrating Black History Month at Providence City Hall on February 25th at 5:30pm -- but I encourage you to learn about the important Black History and history-in-the-making in all of our communities. Stages of Freedom hosts black history walking tours. Spend time learning about important Rhode Islanders including Billy Taylor, Danny L

Pulled from SteveAhlquist.com "Please continue with your passion. Continue to fight. Reach out to your legislators individually, call ‘em, write emails to them, rally around them. Together, we’ll continue the progress we’ve made." Steve Ahlquist Jan 31, 2026 At the Environmental Council of Rhode Island (ECRI)’s legislative coffee hour, held annually in the State House Library, Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi began his remarks with a story about how Representative Dav

Pulled from the Providence Journal, written by Catherine Gregg on Jan. 28, 2026

Pulled from the Providence Journal, written by Patrick Anderson on Jan 26, 2026

Hello Friends & Neighbors, I hope that this note finds you all well. I know that 2026 has already been quite heavy. Hours after I spoke at a Vigil reflecting on the 5th Anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, we heard news that the U.S. had kidnapped the president of another sovereign nation -- and a day after, we watched horrific ICE brutality in Minneapolis. It's been relentless. But at the same time -- I am so inspired and hopeful because of the actions I am seeing l

Hello Friends & Neighbors, Happy 2026! I hope that this first newsletter of the year finds you well-rested, with hope and some optimism for the year to come. I tried to catch up on some reading during the quieter week between Christmas and New Years -- and read "Life After Cars" and "On Tyranny" -- and am mid-way through Jane Jacobs' "Dark Age Ahead". What are you reading -- and what should be on my list for 2026? As always, there's a lot going on - so I'll just jump right

Position: Campaign Manager – Sue AnderBois for RI Lieutenant Governor Sue AnderBois is running for Lt. Governor of Rhode Island, with a Democratic primary September 8, 2026. She is a current City Councilor in Providence, RI. This is an exciting time to help elect a progressive woman to statewide office, who has a real track record of working collaboratively to achieve big, systems-level policy change. Sue’s background has included (but isn’t limited to) climate & clean ener

Dear Friends & Neighbors, As 2025 draws to a close, I am reminded of a conversation from New Years a few years ago with a friend and mentor. As I wished him an Amazing New Year, he thoughtfully asked me, “What will you do to make this an amazing New Year?” With all of the opportunities and challenges ahead of us in Rhode Island – I am once again asking myself, “What will I do to make this an amazing new year?” And in 2026 -- I am doing that by doubling down on my commitment t

Hello Friends & Neighbors, What a year 2025 has been. This community continues to inspire me in all the ways you care for and support each other. It is such an honor to work on your behalf every day! Since I am accountable to each of you, I want to some of the major highlights of what I worked on and accomplished as City Councilor this year. It was a busy year -- so grab a holiday beverage and read on! Legislative Leadership & Budget Oversight: FY25 budget: Provided thoroug

Dear Friends & Neighbors, I hope that you all had a lovely Thanksgiving holiday with your family and friends. I know that for many in our community, times are tough economically. I am grateful for organizations like the RI Community Food Bank, the Elisha Project, and Ward 3's own Mount Hope Community Center (among so many others) who are working so hard every day to ensure our neighbors across Rhode Island have healthy food on their tables. As winter approaches, let's take ca

Dear Friends & Neighbors, I hope that this note finds you well - staying safe & healthy. Before I jump into the newsletter, I want to acknowledge the incredibly difficult circumstance that many of us and our neighbors are in with the pause of the federal SNAP program. Benefits were not distributed on November 1rst, which has caused real harm for many families. I am grateful for Rhode Islander & U.S. District Judge McConnell who ruled that SNAP needs to be immediately and ful

Hello Friends & Neighbors, Fall has officially arrived in Providence! There are so many fun & spooky events throughout our City during the next few weeks-- I am constantly inspired by how vibrant and involved our communities are. I hope that you are able to spend time with friends and neighbors and enjoy all our City has to offer during this time of year! As always, there's a lot going on this month & many ways to engage, so I'll hop right in! Upcoming Events & Meetings: Oc

Hello Friends & Neighbors, I hope that this note finds you all well & enjoying the start of the autumn season. While I have a lot of exciting Providence updates to share - I want to acknowledge the times we are in. I hear from neighbors and friends constantly about the way that federal changes are affecting their lives here in Providence. Friends who are transgender worried about the ramification of the federal administration's targeted verbal attacks, neighbors whose work ha