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Rebecca Johnson disability retirement waiver
Two city employees injured on the job missed the 18-month window to file for accidental disability retirement. The committee approved a waiver for Rebecca Johnson so the Retirement Board can hear her case, and continued the similar request from Jessica Nunez.
2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 8, 2026
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City deposits in community banks
A resolution encouraging the city to deposit its funds in community banks that reinvest locally, supporting residents and small businesses.
1 mentionLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
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Property tax abatement for RI Business Development Institute
The Council approved abating the organization's 2025 property taxes, with members praising its decade of volunteer work supporting minority and small businesses.
1 mentionLast discussed Feb 19, 2026