John Goncalves

Providence Rent Stabilization Act — first passage

The administration has estimated costs of $10–17 million; the amendment package adds about $52,000 a year for rent board member pay.

Providence Rent Stabilization Act veto

Ryan argued the ordinance's true fiscal cost to the city was never quantified.

Divestment ballot question on human rights violations

Could affect how the city's investment and retirement portfolios are managed, depending on the vote.

ballot initiative

There's no firm dollar figure yet — the real cost depends on whether it passes and which city contracts, funds, or investments it would actually touch.

Flock surveillance cameras debate

Rhode Island's three-year Flock contract is roughly $600,000, and the city's public safety budget grew by about $7 million this year while recreation and housing budgets shrank.

municipal divestment ordinance

Expect possible transition costs, legal and administrative work, and a narrower investment pool—so returns could take a hit, though the exact price isn’t pinned down yet.

local ballot questions

These questions often greenlight city borrowing or bonding, which eventually shows up in your property tax bill or the services you do (or don't) get.

ballot initiative on divestment

Divesting means selling off city holdings and possibly eating transaction costs and lower returns, so the hit to Providence's investment or pension portfolio depends entirely on how much money is involved — which the report doesn't say.

Independent fiscal study of rent stabilization

Projected city tax impacts range from $1.9 million to $17.5 million a year depending on which expert you believe — the study would cost taxpayer money to resolve.

whistleblower hotline

There’s no dollar figure here, but a hotline is cheap to run and could save money if those four investigations uncover waste or recover funds.

conference cancellation/economic impact

Fewer out-of-town visitors means less money flowing into downtown hotels, restaurants, shops, and event vendors—a real revenue miss for the local economy.

Federal immigration enforcement killings

Expect a legal fight — defending this in court costs money, and the city could lose federal grant dollars if Washington pushes back.

rent stabilization hearing

Rent caps could limit how much monthly rent rises for tenants, while property owners could see slower income growth and potential effects on property values.

waste and recycling grants

The $3.6M in grants covers the upfront cost of recycling and compost upgrades, easing pressure on the city budget.

rent stabilization policy

Renters could save money or face smaller increases, while landlords could earn less than they would under unregulated rent hikes.

rent control veto

The veto keeps rents subject to market forces rather than new caps, so renters won't see immediate relief and landlords won't face new compliance costs.

rent control legislation

Renters won’t see new rent caps, so monthly housing costs could keep climbing with the market, while landlords avoid the compliance costs and limits that rent control would have imposed.

rent stabilization veto override

Renters won't get the relief of capped rent increases, while landlords avoid new limits and compliance costs.

candidate forum

There’s no direct city budget hit here—it’s about voter information, not spending decisions.

comprehensive plan

It can shape where public money goes and how development costs, property values, and infrastructure spending play out over the next decade—though the source doesn’t list specific dollar amounts.

Resolution authorizing $140,000,000 in school infrastructure general obligation bonds (Item 1)

go into Executive Session pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 42-46-4, 42-46-5(a)(2) (“Sessions pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation, or work sessions pertaining to collective bargainin