Who supports Nirva?  We do. 

Sara Dorsch

Brenton Avenue

"Nirva's dedication to opening doors for others was apparent the first time we met. Our children attend the public schools together, so I know Nirva is truly committed to education. She works hard, and I know she will listen to all of Ward 3 and bring a fresh perspective to our City Council. "

Rob Spousta

Morris Avenue

"I support Nirva, because she brings passion, integrity, and a wealth of unique experience. She also has great ideas about how to increase the transparency of decision making on the city council. Most importantly, she will serve all the citizens of Ward 3 in a manner that is ​fair and inclusive."

Bettye Clanton

Pleasant Street

"I support Nirva for City Council because she has passion and a real, true belief that things can be better because of her own experience. She is not satisfied with the way things are now and has the ability to make things better. She believes it is the whole neighborhood - not just pieces of it - that is important."

Helen Baskerville-Dukes

Camp Street

"I am supporting Nirva
because she can identify with the needs of my community. I know she is ​committed to making a difference ​
​for everyone."

Mary Heather Smith

Tenth Street

"I live in Ward 3 but I also I work
​with Nirva, so I know from experience
that she gets things done.
​She works hard and
​does her share. 
That's what we need on
​the Providence City Council."

Omar Galarraga

Brenton Avenue

"I met Nirva at the Nathan Bishop PTO and was impressed by her vision and commitment. I strongly believe she will continue to work strategically to achieve better educational outcomes for all children in our community. Improving quality and equity in our public schools is an essential goal to which Nirva is fully committed."

Heather Johnson and Meg Griffiths

Eighth Street

"We support Nirva because she sees individual and community strengths and will bring a thoughtful, collaborative approach to finding solutions to the challenges we face as a neighborhood and a city."

Geoff Tapalu

Woodbine Street

"We support Nirva because she has
some skin in the game - she lives in the neighborhood, her kids go to public schools, and she is approachable. We know ​that she cares about our community."

National Organization for Women

Rhode Island Chapter

“Nirva LaFortune’s message of unity in the face of racial and economic division is inspiring residents across the east side. We are excited to endorse the only woman of color in a crowded field vying for a seat at the table, and we know she will be a strong voice for Ward 3 on Providence’s city council."

Felicia Megginson

Colonial Road

"I support Nirva because of her passion, commitment and understanding of the issues that are important to ALL Ward 3 residents. She is already an active
​member of the community, so I know she will provide energetic leadership
as ​my City Councilperson!"

Diana Jackson

Colonial Road

"We support Nirva because she is
a woman of integrity who is committed to education, social equality, and ​responsive, honest government. Providence needs leaders like her."

Joanna Brown and Rebecca Kislak

Fourth Street

"We first got to know Nirva through the East Side Community Alliance. She impressed us right away with her intelligence and brave advocacy for the needs of this neighborhood. We know she'll be a powerful, amazing city councilor and can't wait for her to represent us in Ward 3!"

Wendy Becker

Mount Hope Avenue

"Nirva is a progressive woman of color who cares deeply about public education, community connection and better opportunities for our young people. I encourage voters in Ward 3 to let Nirva bring her intellect, life experience, and leadership to the Providence City Council."

Darlene Allen

Exeter Street

"I support Nirva because she is committed to transparency and honest government. She is an advocate. She is willing to work collaboratively with council members and state legislators to get resources to improve the Providence schools. She is interested in sustaining relationships with community members to support and improve our neighborhoods. She loves the city, and I believe she will work hard for us."

Don Baier and Marty Mann

Eighth Street

"We’re voting for Nirva because she understands that to fix things in Providence, from schools to sidewalks — we don’t need more “fixers,” we need imagination and hard work. Nirva will bring a fresh perspective from Ward 3 to the city council, and help us to work together, because city government can’t work effectively for any of us if people don't feel it truly works for all of us."

Karlo Berger

Fourth Street

"I’ve gotten to know Nirva working together on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr elementary school PTO. I think she is a remarkable, dynamic, compassionate, thoughtful and inspiring person. She has knowledge, life experience, and skills that would make her an excellent City Councilperson and advocate for Ward 3."

Camille Williams

Hillside Avenue

"I'm voting for Nirva because I know she will fight for fairness and equality for all people, work tirelessly to improve our schools, and bring a strong commitment to ethics and transparency in city government. I also believe representation matters, and all of us – especially our children—need to see strong women and people of color in city leadership."

Karina Wood

Ogden Street

"I'm supporting Nirva because she is a passionate advocate for the things I care about: improving our public schools, increasing economic opportunities for all, supporting small businesses and community organizations, working to bring our ward 3 neighborhoods together, and championing honesty and ethics in government. I believe Nirva will be a highly responsive council representative who will get stuff done. "

Melissa Laundry

Howell Street

"I am so impressed with Nirva’s passion for our community. I know that she will fight tirelessly for everything that I hold dear -- like our children’s education and our public schools. Nirva is strong. She will fight for fairness for all of people, and for honest government that can make our city as wonderful and safe as it can be."

Emily Oster

Freeman Parkway

"I cannot imagine a better councilor than Nirva. She is inspiring, organized and thoughtful. I've watched her handle many difficult situations with absolute professionalism, and she would bring the same to the City Council."

Alex Galarraga

Brenton Avenue

"I just graduated from Classical High School. I have experienced the failing buildings. I know what it is like to go to school with spotty heating and leaks in classrooms and hallways. Nirva knows all about this because her son goes to Classical. Her ideas and beliefs about the school system make sense to me. She will work hard to make the schools better for all kids, which will benefit the entire city."

Jeremy Giller

Methyl Street

"I'm voting for Nirva because she has what I’m looking for in an elected leader. She brings a demonstrated commitment, grounded in her own life story, to improving our schools; building community across racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic boundaries; and creating and broadening opportunities for the historically disadvantaged. I know she’ll listen to Ward 3’s concerns and ideas, stand up for what is right, and tell it like it is."

Carolyn Birnbaum

Summit Avenue

"I support Nirva because I know she will be a strong voice for our city. She's a success story from Providence  --  raised in the city, and educated in the city's public schools. She's approachable, outspoken, and persistent--just what we need in an advocate for Ward 3."

Kath Connolly

Lippitt Street

"I want some one who will respond
to my questions and advocate for our city.  My progressive values tell me that supporting a talented woman of color is the right thing to do. Ward 3 needs a strong voice at the table, and that is Nirva. Ward 3 is so diverse, and it would be amazing to elect someone who can build relationships across the whole ward."

And many, many others like...

​Judy Kaye
Leela Sami
Lisa Reichstein
Suelem Rosalino
​Kim Clark
Katie Batchelder
Annie Gjelsvik
Patrick Heller
Jo Lee
Moira Hinderer
Steve Markovitz
Ada Okun
Julie Roth

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