‘Just for me’: Providence mayor explains why he converted to …
2 days ago · Mayor Brett Smiley explained why he decided to start working with Rabbi Sarah Mack, who serves as Senior Rabbi of Temple Beth-El in Providence, to explore if that could be his “new home.̶…
Brett Smiley takes over as Providence mayor - WPRI.com
Jan 1, 2023 · PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Providence has its first new leader in eight years after Brett Smiley formally took the oath of office to succeed Jorge Elorza, becoming the 39th mayor of the capital...
What does the future look like for Mayor Brett Smiley?
Dec 2, 2024 · EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Although the election just ended, we’re looking ahead to 2026 when there will be a lot of major races on the ballot in Rhode Island. Boston Globe columnist Dan...
Mayor Brett Smiley converts to Judaism - The Boston Globe
6 days ago · Providence Mayor Brett Smiley with his husband, Jim DeRentis, at Aleppo Sweets, a Syrian bakery in the city's Fox Point neighborhood, when he was first elected back in 2022. Ryan T. Conaty/Ryan T ...
Budget battle over Providence schools intensifies as Smiley warns …
Nov 12, 2024 · The city of Providence has halted all discretionary spending and imposed a hiring freeze to comply with a court mandate to fund the city’s public schools — with the potential for cuts to municipal services and even a property tax hike, Mayor Brett Smiley told reporters gathered in his office Tuesday.
Mayor Brett Smiley's own recovery from addiction informs his
Sep 29, 2023 · PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Providence Mayor Brett Smiley sat down with me to talk about his road to recovery from alcohol abuse. "My drug of choice was alcohol. I primarily abused alcohol....
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley Honored With CAM Advocacy …
Dec 17, 2024 · In recognition of his staunch allyship in the city-level fight against rising Jew-hatred, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley was honored with the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) Advocacy Award at the 2024 Mayors Summit …
Council President Responds to Mayor’s Comp Plan Veto Threat
Oct 17, 2024 · Providence, RI – Last night, Mayor Brett Smiley threatened to veto the entire Comprehensive Plan if it includes the committee-approved amendment to prohibit new gas station development. In response, Council President Rachel Miller released the following statement:
Providence, public schools reach funding agreement to avoid cuts
Nov 20, 2024 · PROVIDENCE – The city on Wednesday agreed to provide its school district what is likely millions of dollars more in funding, and while the exact amount won’t be publicly released until Friday,...
Mayor, superintendent, still at odds on funding Providence …
Oct 12, 2024 · Mayor Brett Smiley held a news conference Thursday addressing a $10.9 million additional funding request from Superintendent Javier Montañez. Smiley said he’s “deeply frustrated” with the...