Smiley names 5 to new hybrid Providence School Board
The new half-elected, half-appointed board is expected to be in power when the city gets back control of the schools. The ...
Smiley announces picks for Providence School Board
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Providence Mayor Brett Smiley has made his selections for the five mayor-appointed School Board ...
Smiley wants Providence schools back by July 1. He will ask General Assembly to make it happen.
When is the right time for the state to return Providence public schools to local control? Mayor Brett Smiley says this ...
Smiley announces his five picks for Providence School Board
Three of the applicants for five appointed seats on the Providence School Board recommended by Mayor Brett P. Smiley are ...
Smiley’s legislative priorities include tax hike, ending school takeover, new parking tax
The list of priorities also include new money for Superman Building and burying the power lines in Indian Point Park.
Providence firefighter accused of punching officers no longer on the job
Patrick Brearley, 42, is facing charges of simple assault, obstructing an officer in execution of duty, and disorderly ...
Will Providence's taxes go up? Here's what Mayor Smiley wants to do.
Mayor Brett Smiley said he plans to ask the General Assembly to raise the city's taxes above the 4% threshold.
Mayor seeks return of Providence school control in July, wants lawmakers to override state
In unveiling his legislative agenda for the upcoming General Assembly session, Mayor Brett Smiley said, "The time is now" for ...
‘The time is now’: Providence mayor wants control of schools back on July 1
The mayor is taking his demand to the General Assembly, seeking legislation to end the state takeover two years early.
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Mayor Smiley on plans for Providence schools, homelessness crisis
After more than five years under state control, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley is asking state lawmakers to force the ...
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Mayor seeks return of Providence school control in July, wants lawmakers to override state
In unveiling his legislative agenda for the upcoming General Assembly session, Mayor Brett Smiley said Monday, "The time is now" for returning the school system to city control. In August ...
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Will Providence's taxes go up? Here's what Mayor Smiley wants to do.
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett Smiley came into office with lofty goals two years ago, but midway through his term, the city’s finances are floundering, and his way out will involve raising taxes.