Jill Davidson

Providence Build Act — affordable housing tax stabilization rules

Would defer tax revenue from qualifying affordable projects for two years.

City property transfers to the Redevelopment Agency

Unknown sale or reuse value; losing the drop-off site could add disposal costs for residents.

Humboldt Avenue Firehouse disposition and RFP integrity

The $1,150,000 contract award adds the property to the tax rolls once redeveloped.

Investment in homelessness and human services nonprofits

Warming shelters are currently funded by state money, not city funds.

Protection against deed and title fraud

Free enrollment in the proposed property alert system for homeowners; fraud losses statewide exceeded $4.8 million over five years.

economic development / city reputation

The city misses out on convention-related hotel, restaurant, and event spending—plus the free national advertising that comes with hosting mayors from across the country.

rent control housing policy

If rent control advances, tenants could face smaller rent hikes while landlords and developers could see tighter revenue limits.

Rent relief and eviction defense program

Funded within the proposed budget; grant amounts up to $3,000 per household in crisis.

Asa Messer School redevelopment into housing

Converts a non-performing city property onto the tax rolls while creating affordable housing units.

Commission charge, scope and goals

$25 million affordable housing bond on the November ballot

$25 million bond question goes to voters in November 2026.

Opposition to state commercial-to-residential conversion bill H-8006

Potential significant city revenue losses if the bill passes as written.

Providence Place Mall residential conversion

No direct cost; future tax agreement (PILOT/tax stabilization) with the new owner could affect city revenue.

Enter Exhibit 19 — Department of Planning and Development Budget Overview

Enter Exhibit 21 — Department of Economic Development Budget Overview

Tax abatement — RI Business Development Institute (item 37)