Mayor DaSilva to sign city’s first executive order; invites public to join Veterans Council

East Providence, RI – Mayor Bob DaSilva will sign the first ever executive order in the city’s history. The executive order will establish the Mayor’s Council on Veterans Affairs.

Who:
•East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva
•East Providence City Council Members
•Representatives of Veterans Inc., American Legion, and the City of East Providence Veterans Advisory Committee
•Members of the public

What: Mayor DaSilva is seeking to create an 11-member advisory board - a majority of whom shall be veterans - who are dedicated to veterans’ affairs and the betterment of veterans’ lives. The mayor is asking members of the community to attend a public meeting to learn more about and join the Veterans Council.

When: Monday, Nov. 18, 2019 5:00 PM

Where: East Providence City Hall Room 306 (Third Floor)

Why: Mayor DaSilva saw a great need to bring together individuals dedicated to veterans who will advise the mayor on various issues pertaining to veterans and propose new ideas for East Providence veterans.