Yesterday’s Community cleanup! 🪏🪴✨ As a proud leader of Ward 1, it is important to me we keep our neighborhoods clean, safe and beautiful! #Providence #CommunityFirst #pvdward1 #communityfirst

If you’re a renter in Ward 1, I want to hear from you. This Tuesday, I’m hosting a community conversation to discuss housing affordability, tenant protections and the future of housing in our city. Bring your questions, concerns and ideas - and let’s work together to build solutions that work for everyone. Please RSVP for location details. forms.gle/8QxSmT4nPKBkCJiS7

Good things are happening in Fox Point. 🏀 Excited to see the progress on the Johnny Britto Basketball Courts and the improvements coming to this space! My office allocated over $200K to this project to redo the basketball courts for someone who did so much for the youth of our community (myself included). Looking forward to seeing the community enjoying these courts again soon. 🏀

Providence, I hear your concerns. We've introduced legislation to detect and investigate price gouging landlords. Policy is about finding creative solutions to real problems and this ordinance was drafted in collaboration with our Legal Department and provides a legally defensible way to identify potential rent price gouging without distorting the market or discouraging new housing production.

Providence, I have introduced an Anti Rent Price Gouging Ordinance to identify price gouging landlords accountable and to ensure their compliant when they hit tenants with excessive rent increases. This is on top of introducing the $1 Million Rent Relief fund which is coupled with $500,000 in evicition defense. If you live in Ward 1 and have a price gouging landlord, email us info@johnforward1.com.  I'll continue fighting for means-tested solutions that keep Providence a city where working families can afford to live. 🏠  Please keep comments constructive and respectful. We welcome thoughtful discussion and differing viewpoints. However, inflammatory, abusive, or intentionally divisive content does not contribute to a productive conversation. Let’s focus on solutions.

Have a question, concern, or idea for our neighborhood? Stop by for Coffee Chat this Saturday at L’Artisan Café. I’d love to hear what’s on your mind and talk about what’s happening in Ward 1 and across Providence. ☕ Saturdays 🕙 10:00–11:00 AM 📍 L’Artisan Café

Check out the new renovations at India Point Park! India Point Park in Ward 1 has recently received over $2.2 million in repairs and capital improvements, making one of Providence’s most beloved public spaces even better. Under the leadership of Superintendent Nillson, we’ve added a new playground, new swings and made the park ADA accessible so more residents can enjoy everything it has to offer. We look forward to seeing you there! 🌳🌊

Downtown Providence is growing, and projects like the Superman Building are a big part of that future. By bringing hopefully 300 new housing units to the heart of our city (20% slated to be deed restricted and more affordable), we can help address the housing shortage, revitalize downtown and create more opportunities for residents and local businesses. Take a look at this conversation with Providence Foundation Executive Director David Salvatore about the future of downtown Providence. 💙 #providence #downtownprovidence

The Artist Higlight - Episode 2. Gloreymi 🎤🎵 Meet Gloreymi, a Providence-based singer, songwriter, producer, and dedicated nurse whose work reflects a passion for caring for others both inside and outside the studio. Blending the soulful sounds of R&B, Afrobeats, and pop, her heartfelt lyrics and vibrant melodies create music that connects people. Driven by a passion for creativity, she is using her voice to inspire others and showcase the talent and culture that make Providence the creative capital!

Saturday’s Sheldon Street Block Party was a hit! What an amazing event put on by dedicated community members. That’s just how we do it in Ward 1! #CommunityFirst

A fun evening with our teachers celebrating the end of another school year. 🎉 Thank you to everyone who made this event possible and to all the teachers and supporters who joined us. Wishing everyone a wonderful summer ahead! ☀️

Part One of The Artist Highlight, celebrating the people who make Providence the Creative Capital 🎨🧑‍🎨 Meet Crandon Whitsitt-Lynch, a Rhode Island native whose passion for art extends far beyond his day job. Working as a technician at Rhode Island College, Crandon spends much of his free time in the college’s art studios creating prints, sculptures, ceramics, and metal works. Having grown up surrounded by creativity and the arts, he has continued to cultivate that passion through a wide range of mediums, always exploring new ways to bring ideas to life.

Had a great time at last Sunday’s Model Up Next showcase! It was an honor to present citations from the City of Providence to the creative directors in recognition of their hard work, dedication, and contributions to our local fashion community. Their creativity and vision are helping shape the future of fashion in Providence and inspiring the next generation of artists and entrepreneurs.

In recognition of National Small Business Month, we were proud to celebrate the hardworking small businesses that help make Ward 1 and the City of Providence so special. Thank you to all the small business owners for your dedication, resilience, and commitment to serving our community every day. Support local!  #communityfirst

Join us June 13th for a Community Clean up with the Partnership for Providence Parks!

A fun evening with our teachers celebrating the end of another school year. 🎉 Thank you to everyone who made this event possible and to all the teachers and supporters who joined us. Wishing everyone a wonderful summer ahead! ☀️

Viva Portugal! 🇵🇹 Glad to celebrate and honor Providence’s vibrant Portuguese community today as we raise the Portuguese flag at City Hall.  Providence is strengthened by the diversity of its residents, and we are proud to celebrate the heritage, traditions, and lasting impact of the Portuguese community.

Great spending time speaking with our seniors, answering their questions and hearing directly about the experiences and concerns that matter most to them. Hearing directly from residents is one of the most important parts of serving our community. #communityfirst 💙

Happy Pride Month Providence!  This month, we celebrate the LGBTQ community, honor the generations of advocates who fought for equality and reaffirm our commitment to building a Providence for all. 🏳️‍🌈🏛️✨

Recently stopped by Sunday Social Club for an evening full of art, conversation, creativity and ideas. 🎨 Stay tuned for our #CreativeCapital series! If you have interest in being highlighted, email: info@johnforward1.com! It was great seeing so many local artists and creatives come together, share their work and talk about what they’re passionate about. Spaces like this are what keep creative communities alive. ❤️  #supportlocalart #supportlocalartists #creativecapital