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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

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

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 thorou

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

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...

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...

Hello Neighbors & Friends, I hope that this note finds you well - and that you had a lovely end to your Rhode Island summer. And for...

Dear Friends & Neighbors, I hope that this note finds you well & that you are enjoying a break from the heat this weekend. I am starting...

Dear Friends & Neighbors, I hope that this note finds you doing well.  I have heard from so many of you in the last few weeks, concerned...

Hello Friends & Neighbors, It is officially summer in Rhode Island! While the summer brings so many great things in our City and State,...

Hello Friends & Neighbors, It was so lovely seeing so many folks outside enjoying Porch Fest yesterday all across Ward 3 (and much of the...

Hello Friends & Neighbors, I hope that this note finds you all well and enjoying these sunnier and warmer days of spring. I know for...

Hello Friends & Neighbors, I hope that this note finds you all well - and enjoying the spring weather that we are finally experiencing in...

Hello Friends & Neighbors, Spring is finally starting to arrive. April is a time of so many celebrations with family and friends -...

Hello Friends & Neighbors, Happy Spring! I am already starting to see little shoots popping out of the ground & the beginnings of...

Hello Friends & Neighbors, Spring has arrived - and with it, longer days and warmer weather. I hope you are able to take some time to...

Hello Friends & Neighbors, What an eventful week in Providence. With the annual St. Patrick's Day parade down Smith Smith Street, a...