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Hello Friends & Neighbors, Spring is finally starting to arrive. April is a time of so many celebrations with family and friends - Easter, Passover, Earth Day - and with the nicer weather, it's so wonderful to see so many neighbors out walking or spending time in the parks. I know that this is also a troubling and uncertain time. I hear regularly from neighbors about the effects of what's happening at the federal government are having on their lives -- federal workers losing

Hello Friends & Neighbors, Happy Spring! I am already starting to see little shoots popping out of the ground & the beginnings of beautiful gardens across Ward 3! Though with the upcoming rain this week, if you're looking for a fun and very "Providence" indoor activity - check out the movie Secret Mall Apartment, ironically playing at the Providence Place Mall. My husband & I watched it last night and loved it -- and bumped into a few Ward 3 neighbors at the show! As always,

Hello Friends & Neighbors, Spring has arrived - and with it, longer days and warmer weather. I hope you are able to take some time to enjoy some time outside in our neighborhood -- this time of year, I am always grateful to our neighbors with beautiful gardens and also to the Parks Department for creating and maintaining so many lovely spaces in our community. As always, there's a lot going on in Providence, so I'll get right into it. Town Hall: April 7th at 6pm at Hope Hig

Hello Friends & Neighbors, What an eventful week in Providence. With the annual St. Patrick's Day parade down Smith Smith Street, a celebration of International Women's Day at City Hall -- so many opportunities to engage in our communities and see our friends & neighbors. And don't forget to double check that you've adjusted all of your clocks for this weekend's "Spring Ahead"! Upcoming Events: April 7th at 6pm: Town Hall at Hope High Co-Hosted with RI House Speaker Joe Sh

Friends & Neighbors, It has been such an honor to represent Ward 3 on the Providence City Council. As I hope you know - I have been hustling hard during my time on Council. A small sample of my work includes - leading the unanimous passage of the building energy reporting ordinance, as well as an ordinance requiring all municipal buildings to be carbon neutral by 2040. I led the City's Commitment to Vision Zero - and increased capacity/focus on pedestrian and bike safety.

Hello Friends & Neighbors, I hope that this note finds you well. Staying warm during these chilly last few weeks. Spring is in sight - and the days are already getting longer and brighter. I wanted to share reminders about two upcoming community meetings and address a few questions I've received about the Property Revaluation process & upcoming City budget process. Let's jump right in: Upcoming Meetings: Ward 3 Community Meeting: Monday, February 24th at 7pm on Zoom Our r

Dear Friends & Neighbors, I hope that this note finds you all safe and well - and staying warm after the many snow storms we've had recently! I want to acknowledge that these last several weeks have been tumultuous at the federal level, and many things are still uncertain. Many folks in our community have reached out, looking for new ways to connect in the community and also to take action in support of each other. I have included resources and ideas at the end of this email,

Dear Friends & Neighbors, I know that the last two weeks have been challenging for many in our community with changes and pronouncements from the federal government. I want to start by saying that my commitment to support all of our neighbors is unwavering - regardless of gender, race, immigration status, sexual identity, or any other aspects of your identity. Many community members have reached out with fear and concern for the safety of themselves and of their neighbors an

Hello Friends & Neighbors, Happy New Year! I hope that you found some time for rest and enjoyment over the holiday season. I am so grateful to have a running start on Council and am looking forward to all we will accomplish together. Monday is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - a man who dedicated his life to racial and economic justice. As we start the year, I'm reminded of a quote of his: "We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope." Hope is an action ver

Hello Friends & Neighbors, I hope you will come join us to celebrate this festive season with our holiday lights celebration at Lippitt Park on Monday, December 16th at 7pm! We'll have a tree, lights, a guest performance from the Extraordinary Rendition Band, warm beverages, snacks, and -- best of all - each other! 2024 Year in Review: Friends - it has been such an honor to serve this community in 2024! As a part-time legislator, I focus my time on places where I can have the

Hello Friends & Neighbors, I hope that this note finds you well and planning for a lovely Thanksgiving celebration with your family and/or friends. For all of my adult life, Thanksgiving has been my favorite holiday -- and this year, I am grateful to get to take the day off and spend it cooking and relaxing with my husband Scott and our pets - Captain Ruggles, Zeni & Wasabi. As always, there's a good deal happening in the City & in Ward 3, so I'll just jump right in. This

Dear Friends and Neighbors, As I sit down to write this newsletter, I am reminded of a conversation I had on the porch of our neighbors Sara and Josie when I was campaigning two years ago. It was downpouring, and they let me take shelter on their porch and our conversation centered on - if Trump is ever re-elected, how do we best care for our neighbors most at risk? LGTBQ+ youth and adults, immigrants, women, journalists. How do we address the impacts of the climate change an

Hello Friends & Neighbors, Happy Autumn, Providence! As the morning weather starts to get chilly -- I hope you are able to able to escape some of the hustle and bustle and enjoy some cozy time with big comfy clothes and warm beverages. Where is your favorite place in Providence for a warm autumn treat? -- right now, I'm pretty partial to a hot coffee milk latte from Dave's on South Main Street or a nice warm bagel from Providence Bagel on North Main. As always, there's a l

Hello Friends & Neighbors, Happy Autumn! This time of year in Providence is especially beautiful - and I love to take my dog Captain Ruggles on long walks and see the changing leaves, fall decorations, and autumn mums on folks' doorsteps. With the Council back in full swing, there are a lot of things to update you on, so I'll get right into it. Overall Updates: Updated Leadership Team on the Providence City Council I am so honored to have been asked to officially join the L

Hello Friends & Neighbors, Happy September! Fall is in the air -- and this week we celebrated kids returning back to school. September also brings the Council back into session after a short August recess. As I'll describe below, I spent the August recess digging in on some projects and attending events (and catching up on some rest and my reading list!) but am excited to return to the work of the legislative branch. There is a lot going on this fall, so I will get right to i

Hello Friends & Neighbors, I hope that this note finds you well -- and staying cool in this extended heat wave. We have lots of resources available to help you stay cool - check out the Rec Centers with pools and splash pads at this link. This is a great time to check out the new misting station at Lippitt Park! And check in on your friends and neighbors -- avoid spending too much time outdoors to avoid overheating. The Council is on recess for August -- so there are no forma

Hello Friends & Neighbors, It's officially summertime in Providence! I hope you take time to enjoy some of the great summertime activities in our City and State -- the Hope Street Farmers Market, the Providence Flea in Innovation Park, Hope Street Festival the first weekend in August, the RIPTA beach bus to avoid becoming traffic to/from South County and so much more! A few folks have asked me if I'm running for re-election this year -- City Council has 4 year terms, so this

Hello Neighbors & Friends, Summer weather has arrived in Providence - and June is a month of so many celebrations! We raised the Pride flag last night on City Hall, and I am looking forward to the parade and celebrations to come. There are Juneteenth commemorations and events happening throughout the month - including the large festival on June 22nd! And an early Happy Father's Day to all the dads and father figures in the community! There's been a lot going on at City Hall &

Hello Friends & Neighbors! Happy Mothers Day to all the moms in our community! I'm also thinking of everyone for whom Mothers Day is a difficulty holiday. I'm grateful to my mom, Liz, who taught me by example the value of hard work and that women are strong and tough and belong in all the rooms where decisions get made (and also to always have a little chocolate in your purse...). There's a lot going on in our community and the larger Providence community, so I'll jump righ