The city’s personnel department learned last fall that Steve Merolla, who served the city for 22 years as the Ward 9 councilman, was receiving health care benefits following his retirement … more

Former City Council President Steve Merolla is required to pay a $3,500 civil penalty after the Rhode Island Ethics Commission accepted a settlement agreement with the former City Council President … more

In a consent order reached by the State Board of Elections on Dec. 20, 2020, former Ward 9 Councilman and President of the City Council Steve Merolla acknowledges he inadvertently used almost $6,000 in campaign funds to pay for 12 ads in a church more

By LAURA WEICK Warwick City Council Chairman Steve Merolla used campaign funds to finance advertisements for his private law firm at least 12 times since 2014, which Merolla says was a mistake that he has acted to correct. The matter was brought to the more