Budget battle over Providence schools intensifies as Smiley warns …
3 days ago · 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.
It’s time for Mayor Smiley to pay up for Providence schools
1 day ago · It sure didn’t sound that way Tuesday morning when I sat through a 37-minute press conference in City Hall where manically moderate Mayor Brett Smiley and socialist-until-is-costs-money City ...
Mayor Smiley and PPSD students respond to judge's decision
2 days ago · PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Providence Mayor Brett Smiley responded to last weeks court decision that the city needs to ‘pay up’ for Providence Schools, claiming there will be real consequences.
Providence faces hiring freeze, potential tax hikes after school ...
2 days ago · Providence Mayor Brett Smiley warned on Tuesday that the city may face painful cuts to services as a battle over school funding plays out in court. ... NBC 10 NEWS . Tue, November 12th 2024 at 9: ...
Providence Mayor Smiley wants audit of Providence schools …
Oct 10, 2024 · PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett Smiley received a surprise phone call from the school superintendent Wednesday morning, and it came with a 24-hour “ultimatum,” Smiley said, which he found both ...
Smiley slams Providence school leaders over 24-hour ... - WPRI.com
Oct 10, 2024 · Mayor Brett Smiley called a news conference Thursday to announce Superintendent Javier Montañez had called him the day before seeking more than $10 million in city funding beyond what’s...
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...
Community Focus: Providence Mayor Brett Smiley - WPRI.com
Mar 6, 2024 · EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Providence Mayor Brett Smiley is back for his monthly Q&A with 12 News. Smiley joined 12 News at 4 to discuss the housing crisis, pedestrian deaths in the...
Mayor Brett Smiley Celebrates Year One Accomplishments
Jan 2, 2024 · Enhancing public safety has remained a top priority for residents and local businesses. At the start of this year, following a community-driven public search process, Mayor Smiley appointed Chief Oscar Perez, the first Latino Providence Police Chief in …
Brett Smiley sworn in as Providence's new mayor with speech on …
Jan 2, 2023 · PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett Smiley was inaugurated Monday afternoon at the Providence Public Library, delivering a speech focused on schools, public safety and city services while vowing to lead...
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