Providence estimates it may need to pay city schools $55M after …
4 hours ago · Mayor Brett Smiley said on Tuesday that depending on how much a judge rules Providence owes, ... is a Target 12 investigative reporter covering Providence and more for 12 News.
Budget battle over Providence schools intensifies as Smiley …
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.
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 school officials to speak on funding battle, students …
2 days ago · Back in October, Mayor Brett Smiley said that the superintendent of the Providence Public School District, Javier Montañez, called him with a 24 hour ultimatum of providing the district an extra ...
Smiley says tax increases, layoffs are on the table amid school …
2 days ago · Smiley said the city can increase taxes by up to 4% every year, which could generate about $15 million in new revenue. He said that could mean an additional $330 a year for owner-occupants and an ...
It’s time for Mayor Smiley to pay up for Providence schools
1 day ago · Providence Mayor Brett Smiley threatened deep cuts and a tax increase on Tuesday following a judge's ruling on school funding. Dan McGowan Here I was thinking that Providence was run by Democrats.
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 ...
Providence City Council, Mayor Smiley keep butting heads over …
May 3, 2024 · PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett Smiley has only been in office a little more than a year, but he has already faced off with the City Council on a host of major issues.
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...
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...