Flock cameras, Kennedy Plaza emerge as key divide in Providence mayoral race

DEMOCRATIC CHALLENGER Rep. David Morales, Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Republican candidate David Talan at Wednesday’s mayoral forum at Track 15. / PBN PHOTO / MATTHEW McNULTY

PROVIDENCE – Flock license plate readers and the future of Kennedy Plaza emerged as major dividing lines Wednesday in the city’s mayoral race, as the three candidates debated downtown issues at a forum at Track 15. Democratic challenger Rep. David Morales called for canceling the city’s Flock contract, citing privacy and data-sharing concerns. Morales said Flock’s

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  1. Morales is a very average person, very average indeed, when what Providence needs as mayor is someone bright, forward thinking and not someone who tests the wind before taking a position. His views on Kennedy Plaza cements his reputation as a candidate Providence does need.