7 Issues Smiley Has to Deal with (Fast) as Mayor of Providence
Friday, September 30, 2022
Brett Smiley comes into office as Mayor of Providence facing a blistering number of major challenges, and many of them require near day one action.
Smiley, who won the Democratic primary in September and has no opposition in the general election, is the mayor-elect with the smallest number of votes in modern political history.
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He will need to bring the city together and take on tough negotiations with the police union, the non-profits, and the General Assembly to begin to craft a new direction for the city.
While Providence faces a significant number of challenges, we have identified seven that need immediate attention.
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