Accomplishments

Accelerating School Improvement

In an era when federal and state education mandates have gone up while federal and state funding has gone down, David Cicilline has worked tirelessly to strike the balance between the demands of over-burdened property tax payers and the critical economic and moral need to invest in children.

The result has been a steady increase in academic performance in every subject at every level, as well as in economic efficiency. Now with strong momentum, there is a comprehensive plan in place to speed-up the process of school improvement.

Fulfilling our Economic Potential

David Cicilline became Mayor of a city with enormous unfulfilled economic potential. City government had developed a bad reputation among developers and investors so they shied away from Providence. By restoring trust in City Government, Mayor Cicilline has ushered in a windfall of new investment.

Thanks to this "trust dividend" the City has reaped more than $3 billion dollars in new private investment, over half of which has taking place in the neighborhoods of Providence, attracting companies to the city and creating good-paying jobs.

Making Government Leaner, Smarter & Stronger

David Cicilline inherited a $59 million budget shortfall and a workforce whose morale had been eroded by corruption at the highest levels of government. Under Mayor Cicilline's leadership, fiscal integrity has been restored and city employees are hired and promoted based upon their performance, not their political loyalty. As a result, City Government is modernized, more efficient, and doing more with less.

Strengthening Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, and Fighting Crime

Any government's first responsibility is to the safety of its residents. Crime destroys the lives of its victims, and it destroys the spirit of a community. The emergence of terrorism has brought a new threat to our country and to all American cities, including Providence. And the nation has been reminded once again of the crucial importance of preparation for natural disaster.

Strengthening the Neighborhoods

From Wanskuck to Washington Park, Providence's neighborhoods are more beautiful, vibrant and livable than ever before. While unprecedented levels of downtown development and towering cranes overhead capture headlines, more than a billion dollars in private development is currently underway right in our neighborhoods.

Mayor Cicilline believes that Providence's neighborhoods are the lifeblood of our city. The city's character, diversity and energy are firmly rooted in our 25 neighborhoods, where we live our lives and raise our families.