Providence Mayor Elorza engaged to longtime girlfriend

photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The wedding bells are ringing for Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza.

WPRI-TV reports a spokesman for the city has confirmed Tuesday that the Democratic mayor is engaged to his longtime girlfriend Stephanie Gonzalez.

The couple is expecting their first child later this month.

A wedding date has not been announced.

Elorza is running for re-election this year. Gonzalez, who is a former Central Falls councilperson, works as an associate director of partnerships at a public charter school.

More from 630WPRO.COM