The Executive Director of the Roger Williams Park Zoo is decrying ATV use on city and park streets. Photo: GoLocal File
The Executive Director of the Roger Williams Park Zoo (RWP) Zoological Society on Monday sent a letter to a City Councilman describing how ATVs and off-road vehicles have destroyed the property and have ruined events at the Providence landmark.
RWP Zoo Zoological Society Executive Director Jeremy Goodman urged Councilman Michael Correia not to legalize ATVs on city streets but rather find a designated location for ATVs and off-road vehicles to operate. GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST
Matos and Salvatore Criticism
But, Correira’s comments captured on tape sparked stinging criticism from Council President Sabina Matos and former Council President David Salvatore both of them have had their own issues in the past.
“The comments made by Councilman Correia are not only unprofessional, but are extremely harmful to our LGBTQIA+ community and our Council staff who were subjected to them,” said Matos.
“As a leader of the Council staff, I take my responsibility very seriously. My goal and commitment has been to ensure that the City Council staff feel supported and valued and that the council office provides a harassment-free workplace. This is why when, even prior to learning of the existence of the recordings, when I learned that a Council employee had felt personally affected by Councilman Correia’s comments, I took immediate action. I reached out to him and coordinated several meetings with him imploring him to be mindful of his words and reflect on the