April 6, 2019

Community groups and Rhode Island residents react to Mayor Elorza’s water announcement

Author: UpriseRI

Community groups and indigenous leaders rejoice as the mayor, responding to public opposition, cancels plans to privatize the regional water system.
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza announced that he is backing away from a plan to privatize the city’s water system. The Land and Water Sovereignty Campaign, along with community activists across the state, have led the call to keep Providence’s water in public hands.
Since February, the Rhode Island state legislature has considered legislation to enab