Special Providence City Council Meeting |May 15th, 2026

The special meeting of the Providence City Council is called to order by the Council President. The clerk conducts a roll call, establishing that a quorum is present with ten members in attendance.

The council approves a motion to waive the invocation for the meeting. Council President Pro Tempore Pichardo then leads the assembly in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

A motion is approved to waive the reading of agenda items one and two. The clerk is instructed to note both items as officially received by the council.

The council debates a motion to override the mayor's veto on the Providence Rent Stabilization Act, with members expressing passionate arguments for and against rent control. The roll call vote results in nine ayes and one nay, failing to reach the required threshold to override the veto.

A motion is made and approved to adjourn the special meeting in memory of Janice Longo. The meeting is officially adjourned with no further business on the agenda.