Smiley names 5 to new hybrid Providence School Board
The new half-elected, half-appointed board is expected to be in power when the city gets back control of the schools. The ...
Smiley announces picks for Providence School Board
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley has made his selections for the five mayor-appointed School Board seats. His nominees are ...
Will Providence's taxes go up? Here's what Mayor Smiley wants to do.
Mayor Brett Smiley said he plans to ask the General Assembly to raise the city's taxes above the 4% threshold.
Smiley wants Providence schools back by July 1. He will ask General Assembly to make it happen.
When is the right time for the state to return Providence public schools to local control? Mayor Brett Smiley says this ...
Mayor seeks return of Providence school control in July, wants lawmakers to override state
In unveiling his legislative agenda for the upcoming General Assembly session, Mayor Brett Smiley said, "The time is now" for ...
Smiley’s legislative priorities include tax hike, ending school takeover, new parking tax
The list of priorities also include new money for Superman Building and burying the power lines in Indian Point Park.
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Mayor Smiley on plans for Providence schools, homelessness crisis
After more than five years under state control, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley is asking state lawmakers to force the ...
Providence firefighter accused of punching officers no longer on the job
Patrick Brearley, 42, is facing charges of simple assault, obstructing an officer in execution of duty, and disorderly ...
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Finding his faith community: Mayor of Providence Brett Smiley converts to Judaism
The annual tradition brought together Jews from different synagogues and sects, and many noticed someone quite recognizable in their midst: Brett Smiley, the mayor of Providence. Politicians often ...
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2 City Council Members Open Prov. City Hall as Warming Center, Smiley Blasts Move
Providence City Councilors Justin Roias and Miguel Sanchez claim in a press release that they “will open the City Council ...
Smiley announces his five picks for Providence School Board
Three of the applicants for five appointed seats on the Providence School Board recommended by Mayor Brett P. Smiley are ...
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Smiley’s legislative priorities include tax hike, ending school takeover, new parking tax
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — As Rhode Island lawmakers prepare to return to the State House, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said Monday his legislative priorities for 2025 include increasing tax ...