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Providence council approves phased ban on gas-powered leaf blowers
Summary
The Providence City Council on Nov. 6 approved an amended ordinance to phase out gas-powered leaf blowers, shifting implementation to Public Works and building in an education-first enforcement approach. Supporters cited air quality and worker health; opponents warned of economic harm to low-income workers who rely on the equipment.
The Providence City Council voted on Nov. 6 to approve an ordinance that phases out gas-powered leaf blowers, with the city beginning an initial phase-out in the fall and a broader seasonal phase-out beginning in 2030.
Councilwoman Anderbrock said the amendment before the council adjusted several dates, moved enforcement and clarified expectations for education before fines. “We're proving and showing to residents and businesses that the city is willing to go first and show that this is something that's possible,” she said, adding the ordinance directs that there will be "a number of instances of education before enforcement so that…
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