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Brett Smiley
Mayor2023-01-02 - 2027-01-01
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Top issues during term (6)(Parks Rec)
low↑Oct 2026[10]
Commemorative marker for Ray Cox, 'The Baseball Girl'
Unknown — the cost of any future marker hasn't been discussed on the record.
high↓Apr 2026[3]
Cultural Festivals Fund and library investment
A roughly $300,000 funding gap could force reduced hours at three library branches.
low↓Jun 2026[2]
Downtown parks programming
high↓May 2026[2]
PCTA facility unavailable for summer recreation
low↓Apr 2026[1]
Honoring Davey Lopes
medium↓May 2026[1]
Parks, Recreation, and Purchasing budget reviews
These department budgets shape park maintenance, recreation programs, and city purchasing next year.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Smiley was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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In the news (10)
Rhode Island CurrentSep 30, 2026
U.S. Conference of Mayors moves 2027 meeting from Providence to Atlanta after Smiley loss
Ballotpedia NewsSep 10, 2026
David Morales defeats incumbent Brett Smiley in the Democratic primary for mayor of Providence, Rhode Island
The Jerusalem PostSep 10, 2026
Pro-Palestinian challenger defeats pro-Israel Providence Mayor Brett Smiley
Brown Daily HeraldSep 7, 2026
Editorial: Brett Smiley for Providence Mayor
Uprise RISep 2, 2026
Providence Mayor Primary: Morales Leads Smiley in Poll
Rhode Island CurrentJul 15, 2026
Smiley and Providence City Council remain a house divided over rental policy
Rhode Island CurrentJul 10, 2026
Smiley goes on the attack in his 2026 Providence mayoral race ad debut
Rhode Island CurrentJun 15, 2026
Smiley says fire truck manufacturers are driving up costs for Providence taxpayers
Rhode Island CurrentApr 20, 2026
Rent stabilization clash heats up after Smiley follows through with the veto he warned would come
Rhode Island CurrentApr 15, 2026