Ward 2 Providence City Councilor
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Elias, Leo and Henry attended MLK Elementary, Bishop Middle and Classical High Schools. Jill helped lead the parent organization at every single one.
We're so lucky to have 15 community gardens on city land throughout PVD. At her day job Jill has fought for green space and river rehabilitation along the Woonasquatucket.
Jill cares about good communication. Her column "What Happened at School Today," ran for 6 years in ESM, and she also wrote for KidoInfo. If elected, Jill will continue the strong communication Helen Anthony is know for.
When the city threaten to shut Nathan Bishop, Jill joined Sam Zurier and other parents to fight for our neighborhood. Parents worked with teachers and students to reinvent Bishop.
Jill worked with the late Ted Sizer (of Ward 2!) and the Coalition of Essential Schools, visiting excellent schools across the country. She became the managing director of this network of schools that was born in Providence.
For 4 years Jill taught conflict resolution to school leaders at Antioch New England's School of Education. The course was part of principal certification. Let's find ways to come together and get things done!
For the last 6 years, Jill has been part of a team working to restore the Woonasquatucket River. Jill helped drastically expand investments in this major watershed that runs through our city to Narragansett Bay.
Jill grew up with cows in front of her house and sheep in the back. That's one reason she loves being outside, and cares about safe green spaces our city!
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Jill has been engaged in our neighborhoods for decades. She's volunteered her time on the boards of numerous community groups that have added so much to our city!
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The Woonasquatucket River travels through several RI towns and miles of abandoned post-industrial land that is being transformed into safe green space!
Jill says, "Community, culture, and affordability – that’s what drew my family to the East Side of Providence more than twenty years ago. We chose a city where we could live alongside people from around the world, walk to amazing restaurants and events, and enjoy beautiful architecture along tree-lined streets. Most importantly, we committed to raising our kids where neighbors knew each other’s names."
When she was younger she was also not related to Jennifer Grey, who played jealous sister Jeannie Bueller in Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
Nicole and June are currently very upset that they are not in this post.
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Jill learned the value of hard work from her parents. As a kid she worked in the family business after school, scholarships brought her to Brown, and now she’s seeing her son struggle to find an affordable apartment. We need leaders who understand the impact of skyrocketing cost of living and increased property taxes.
Visit Jill's web site to read about the priorities she's heard from neighbors and that she will champion if elected.
https://www.jilldavidsonri.com/priorities
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Jill majored in English and American Literature. She worked as a writing coach for other students, and fell in love with teaching.
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Jill worked with the late Ted Sizer (of Ward 2!) and the Coalition of Essential Schools, visiting excellent schools across the country. She became the managing director of this network of schools that was born in Providence.
For 4 years Jill taught conflict resolution to school leaders at Antioch New England's School of Education. The course was part of principal certification. Let's find ways to come together and get things done!
For the last 6 years, Jill has been part of a team working to restore the Woonasquatucket River. Jill helped drastically expand investments in this major watershed that runs through our city to Narragansett Bay.
Jill grew up with cows in front of her house and sheep in the back. That's one reason she loves being outside, and cares about safe green spaces our city!
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Jill was a high school humanities and government teacher in California, and loved working with a team of committed educators. Jill also coordinated academic support at the University of San Francisco.
Jill says, "I still marvel at our city’s walkability, and I walk every day to explore Providence (and yes, I think about sidewalk repair!). If I’m lucky enough to serve as your councilor, I’ll keep walking through our neighborhoods – not just during elections, but every day."
Jill plays the violin and her husband plays the trumpet!
When budget cuts threatened more school closures across the city, Jill helped organize meetings for parents from every neighborhood. They didn’t win every fight, but they made sure decision makers understood how their choices affected families.