John to Host Building a Better Providence Fundraiser

Tue, 07/28/2009

Dear Friends,
 
On August 4, 2009, I intend to stand before the Rhode Island Building Trades at a fundraiser on my behalf and, in effect, offer each and every member a City job.
 
Now certainly they will NOT be of the "no show" variety.
 
In fact, these will be among the most critically important and demanding jobs in the history of Providence.
 
I'm going to ask one and all to help me rebuild Providence ... to reimagine and reinvigorate and restore to greatness the city we love ... the city we are on the verge of losing.
 

John challenges wisdom, logic, and effectiveness of Mayor’s budget proposal

Tue, 07/28/2009

John has sent the following letter to City Council Finance Committee Chair John Igliozzi, with copies sent to all City Council members.

In addition, John spoke at length on these issues at the Finance Committee public hearing, and entered his letter into the formal Council record.

WATCH: John on ABC News 6

Mon, 07/27/2009

From ABC News Channel 6 at ABC6.com

IN THE STUDIO: Providence City Councilor Lombardi Talks Budget

John Lombardi of the Providence Town Council sits down to talk the city's budget with ABC6 Anchor John Deluca.

John to Host "A Night to Howl"

Tue, 07/14/2009

Come to A Night to Howl on Saturday, July 25 and celebrate with John while support an important cause!

Recently Councilman John J. Lombardi has been named chairman of the Providence City Council's Commission to Investigate and Make Recommendations Regarding the Administration and Operation of the Providence Animal Control Center.

Lombardi to Review Tax Exempts

Tue, 07/07/2009

Councilman John J. Lombardi has sponsored a resolution calling for the establishment of commission to study tax-exempt institutions.. The resolution has 12 co-sponsors and is expected to be endorsed by the entire Council.

The Commission will include members from the business community, tax-exempt institutions, a community organization, a labor organization, and two Council members, as well as a mayoral appointee. One of the members representing the business community will chair the Commission.

Lombardi Spearheads Resident Permit Parking Program

Mon, 06/29/2009

Councilman John Lombardi has taken the initiative to introduce and institute a trial Resident Permit Parking program in his 13 Ward.

"The area was chosen due to the petitions submitted by neighbors," the Councilman said.  "Details of the program, which was reviewed by City departments, were announced on June 22."

The program allows residents to park overnight on streets in the designated areas (please see map below).

Compassion as Sound Public Policy

Tue, 06/23/2009

Councilman John J. Lombardi has been named chairman of the Providence City Council's Commission to Investigate and Make Recommendations Regarding the Administration and Operation of the Providence Animal Control Center.

"Since I was a young boy I have felt compassion for the creatures who share this planet with us," said Councilman Lombardi. "I can think of no more revealing an indication of an individual's or a society's worth than their respect for living things."

John Lombardi Speaks for Providence on "A Lively Experiment"

Mon, 06/15/2009

June 4th, 2009 - John Lombardi appears on "A Lively Experiment" on WSBE Rhode Island PBS

Mayor Cicilline: From Defender to Dismantler of Civil Liberties

Thu, 06/11/2009

The following letter was delivered to Mayor Cicilline today.

Dear Mayor Cicilline:

I learned with great dismay that the City is asking those wishing to demonstrate at the annual meeting of the U.S. conference of Mayors to complete a registration form beforehand.

A History of Mayoral Pyromania

Thu, 06/11/2009

As far back as 2004, Mayor Cicilline has been more intent upon starting labor negotiations-related fires than extinguishing them.

The following excerpts from stories in, and my op-eds and letters to the editor of the Providence Journal date back to September, 2004. They underscore the fact that today's "crisis" arising from the City-Local 799 imbroglio might easily have been averted at numerous points over the past five-plus years. Why, we are left to wonder, has Mayor Cicilline preferred to fan the flames rather than to douse them?