Tag: Mayor Brett P. Smiley
Providence City Council president announces she will not seek reelection
PROVIDENCE – City Council President Rachel Miller will not seek reelection this year, spokesperson Kati Stevens confirmed with Providence Business News Friday.
Ending an eight-year...
Providence’s World Cup festivities begin with opening of PVD FanZone
PROVIDENCE – City and state leaders officially opened the PVD FanZone Thursday, kicking off a 39-day celebration of the world's biggest sporting event.
The free...
K-12 panel approves return of Providence schools to city control
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Council on Elementary and Secondary Education approved the return of the Providence Public Schools to city control on Tuesday, which...
Providence files case against Audubon Capital over rent algorithms
PROVIDENCE – The city on Wednesday filed an enforcement action against Audubon Capital Partners LLC, alleging the firm used banned algorithmic software to coordinate...
Mayor, officials open new business center in Providence
PROVIDENCE – The city opened the new Providence Business Center on Thursday designed to consolidate permitting, licensing, financing and workforce services for entrepreneurs and...
State officials: R.I. will be prepared for 2026 FIFA World...
PROVIDENCE – State and local officials on Tuesday vowed that a comprehensive public safety and logistical plan will be in place when the 2026...
Providence mayor launches reelection bid
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett P. Smiley formally launched his reelection campaign on Monday, highlighting what he described as progress on public safety, city finances,...
State lawmakers approve Crook Point Bridge authority plan
PROVIDENCE – Both the Rhode Island House and Senate have approved legislation to create a new authority to take control of the long-abandoned Crook...
Mayor vetoes Providence City Council’s rent stabilization ordinance
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett P. Smiley on Friday vetoed a rent stabilization ordinance that passed by the Providence City Council on Thursday evening.
It was...
Smiley proposes $635.7M FY27 budget, holds tax rates steady amid rising...
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett P. Smiley on Wednesday unveiled a $635.7 million fiscal year 2027 budget proposal, 1.75% more than the current year's spending...
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