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Mile of History $6.2M infrastructure proposal introduced, tabled after council loses quorum
Summary
Councilwoman Ryan introduced a proposed $6.2 million infrastructure investment for Benefit Street (the 'Mile of History'), but the meeting lost quorum and the item was laid on the table; the council adjourned with the item deferred.
A proposed $6.2 million infrastructure investment for Benefit Street, described as the "Mile of History," was introduced to the Providence City Council but was not considered to completion after members lost quorum.
Councilwoman Joanne Ryan described the item as an expansion of a partnership with the Mile of History Association and called it a $6,200,000 infrastructure investment in the historic corridor. Before substantive debate or a roll call could occur the council determined it lacked a quorum in the room. The presiding officer called for a procedural motion to adjourn; council members moved to adjourn and the meeting was declared adjourned with remaining business deferred for a future session.
Council leadership said the unfinished items would be taken up shortly at a future meeting; the clerk and presiding officer did not set a date or timeline during the adjournment sequence.
