As a state, we have allowed the utility - an out of state corporation - to basically run our energy policy for too long. Residents & small businesses are struggling with sky rocketing prices, while the utility convinces govt leaders to roll back investments in energy efficiency & clean energy.

The City Council invites the public to comment on the proposed budget on May 4 at 5:30 pm in the City Council Chamber, third floor of City Hall. If you would like to share your thoughts in writing, submit testimony at this link: council.providenceri.gov/testimony by 3:00 pm on Friday, May 1.

Join us on Friday for the Special Committee on Environment & Resiliency’s discussion & vote on the Green Revolving Fund. We will be joined by Sustainability Director De La Cruz.

McKee's FY27 budget proposal claims that the way we reduce energy costs is by giving up on our goals with renewable energy and energy efficiency.... couldn't be further from the truth. Join us tomorrow to learn more about how we actually make energy affordable. actionnetwork.org/events/whats...

🚌💪Join us for an afternoon talking transit! We’re gathering professionals & advocates for a pair of events highlighting the power of transit for businesses & workers. Join us for one or both! 🥟It’s free to join, complimentary food will be provided at Track 15! www.eventbrite.com/e/commuter-b...

Unfortunately, due to rain, we are postponing the Ward 2 Spring Celebration to Sunday, May 3. Save the date: 📅 Sunday, May 3 🕠 2:00 pm 📍 Brown Street Park, 207 Brown Street I was looking forward to seeing friends and neighbors for springtime fun today. Let’s all hope for clear skies for May 3!

The Ward 2 Spring Celebration is tomorrow, 4/19, 2pm at Brown Street Park, I hope! The forecast is iffy, maybe rain, so I’ll update by noon if we postpone. The rain date is 5/3.

You're invited to “Defend Our Neighbors and Democracy,” which I'm hosting w/ the Lawyers’ Committee for RI. The training will take place at Hope High School, April 21, 6-7:30 pm. Learn how to defend neighbors & stay within the law when federal immigration enforcement is present in our communities.

"The right size for RIPTA is the size where a bus comes when you need it, and promptly delivers you to the place you need to go." Thank you for this, @dariaphoebe.com!

Right back at you, @sueanderbois.bsky.social. You are an incredible leader--the one we need now in the Statehouse. As Lt. Governor, you are uniquely suited to make meaningful change to improve the lives of all Rhode Islanders. I am happy and proud to endorse you!

A significant majority of Providence residents who submitted testimony SUPPORT rent stabilization The data also show that the majority of the testimony that was received in opposition to the proposed ordinance came from non-Providence residents. steveahlquist.substack.com/p/asignifica...

The Ward 2 Community Meeting will take place TONIGHT, Thursday, March 26, 6:30-7:30 pm via Zoom. We will discuss improvements planned for Sessions Street Park, answer other questions about what’s happening in Ward 2’s parks, and more. Sign up to receive the Zoom link here: forms.gle/erLstsqxXyGi...

The Providence City Council considers amendments to the rent stabilization ordinance "Many of those speaking in opposition don’t live in Providence. They don’t live or vote here, but they own our homes, and they are building wealth off our backs..." steveahlquist.substack.com/p/the-provid...

On Friday, March 20, please join us for the City Council's International Women's Day Celebration, led by Councilors Mary K Harris (Ward 11), Councilwoman Ana Vargas (Ward 7), and me. Festivities begin at 5:30 pm! Thoughtful conversation, joyful celebration, and delicious refreshments—see you there!

Providence and RI drivers, as you doubtless already know, it's pothole season. If a pothole damages your car under state law, you can be reimbursed up to $300 for repairs. Your car must be registered in Rhode Island to qualify. 1/4

Thanks, @runonclimate.bsky.social -- great to be part of your work and our collective efforts!

Hey Providence, the parking ban will be lifted on Saturday, February 28 at 5:00 pm.

PVD people with snow questions, here's a FAQ from Mayor Smiley's office: www.providenceri.gov/snowstorm. Big thanks to everyone who is helping us recover. PVD employees, workers from out of state, local business owners, and the many volunteers helping us dig out, we see you and we're so gratetful.

And if you want to hem and haw about “electability” or whatever, know this: your irrational fear is going to hand the future, or what’s left of it, over to some of the most heinous and dangerous people alive. Get your shit together and get into the actual fight. You can’t hide forever.

Also Providence: got a list of shovel squads for you neighborlyactions.substack.com/p/neighborly...

PVD will not be picking up trash this week. Garbage and recycling pick up will resume on Monday, March 2. www.providenceri.gov/city-of-prov...

#UPDATE: Gov. Dan McKee said that the travel ban in Rhode Island will end at noon on Tuesday. https://www.wpri.com/weather/winter-weather/winter-weather-weekend-feb-20-23/ 

I shared PVD snowstorm updates in today's Ward 2 letter: mailchi.mp/jilldavidson... TL;DR: no trash pick up tomorrow 2/24, we're still in an emergency status, parking ban still in force, email me if you're in Ward 2 & need help, power outage info. Didn't say but now know: no school @ PPSD tomorrow.

Here's hoping! What we know: no trash/recycling pickup tomorrow (Tuesday, February 24). Don't even try to put them out (not sure where you'd put them)! Thanks, everyone.

I've lived in PVD for 21 years and have experienced only brief power outages--but I grew up in rural CT where losing power happened frequently. Here's a thread with info from RI Energy, what to do now ahead of a power outage, and what to do if it happens (hope it doesn't, but just in case!).

Updated graphics of ICE watch hotlines in every New England state. Please share widely!

RIPTA is suspending all service Sunday night through Monday. https://bit.ly/4c4iWJG

This week's Ward 2 Letter includes"here we snow again" info, City Council news, a spotlight on the Downtown Providence Parks Network's Lumina Festival, info about Bloom Rhode Island grants, and more. Enjoy! mailchi.mp/jilldavidson...

Big storm coming in Sunday 2/22-Monday 2/23. Parking ban starts at 3 PM on 2/22 and will stay in force until further notice. Garbage/recycling won't be picked up on Monday. Schools and City offices are closed. Storm info from the City is at the link below. www.providenceri.gov/city-of-prov...

Providence gardeners, this is a wonderful funding opportunity!

Fantastic story - lots to learn and makes you wonder what we're not doing now that we may regret later.

I likely first saw this when I was four years old. Now I see Reverend Jackson's impact on my soul. May his memory be a blessing.

On Sunday, February 15 at 11 am at Nathan Bishop Middle School, please join @sueanderbois.bsky.social, Councilor John Goncalves, and me to share your views and questions about the Rent Stabilization Ordinance being considered by the Providence City Council's HOPE committee.

Enforcement is a choice and we have the resources. We need the will.

Have a 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 you’d love to share with us? Email us at [email protected] and you might see it featured next!

With a nod to Valentine’s Day, Senators @meghankallman.bsky.social and @samzurier.bsky.social, Reps. Rebecca Kislak and Jennifer A. Stewart, and @oceanstatercv.bsky.social are hosting a candy election tomorrow to demonstrate ranked-choice voting. Learn more: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

omg everybody go draw a horse this is what the internet was made for gradient.horse

Along with Councilors John Goncalves (Ward 1) and Sue AnderBois (Ward 3), I'm inviting East Side neighbors to a listening session focused on the proposed rent stabilization ordinance. Join us on Sunday, February 15 at 11 am at Nathan Bishop Middle School, 101 Sessions Street.

if you’re curious about understanding more about where the album and this performance come from—the gentrification of the island, the LUMA power outage reference—a good primer is his documentary film youtu.be/1TCX_Aqzoo4

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the bushes were people 😂

Hey Providence, more snow is coming. The City is implementing a parking ban from midnight to 5pm on Saturday February 7. See link for more info. mailchi.mp/jilldavidson...

What a difference a year makes www.ctinsider.com/realestate/a...

This is powerful.

Highlighting the speaker who stood in front of the Surprise mayor and told him to consider what the Mayor of Ohrdruf must’ve thought before he died by suicide: “He might have thought ‘how is this my fault I had no jurisdiction over this’ maybe he said ‘this site was not subject to local zoning.’”

One terrible wrong made right. So many more to go.

To all the Minnesotans who are making their voices heard and protesting peacefully: The world is watching, and when change comes, it will be because of you.

East Side Providence people: please know and share that the City is enforcing alternate side parking starting at 12:01 am on Monday 2/2 to facilitate trash/recycling pickup. More info here: mailchi.mp/jilldavidson...

momentary exception to not posting to amplify how beautiful & powerful this Providence protest is #ICEout