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Smiley wants change in leadership or shutdown of embattled scrap metal yard

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Mayor Brett Smiley called a temporary shutdown of a Providence scrap metal yard “progress,” but said he isn’t sure the company can safely reopen. Last Friday, R.I. Superior ...
St. Louis American

Smiley’s ‘Covenant’ could be roadmap for change

Following his declared philosophy of being accessible, Tavis Smiley is constantly on the road, traveling every weekend, giving speeches and participating in forums. His most recent foray is a campaign ...
ABC6

Smiley criticizes ICE detainment at Providence courthouse, maintains city policy won’t change

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley called Thursday’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention of a teenage intern at the ...
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Smiley wants to change state law that gave multimillion tax break to Prov. developer

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Mayor Brett Smiley wants lawmakers to amend a low-income housing statute known as “8-Law” in an effort to prevent developers from taking advantage of Providence. As the law ...
The Providence Journal

Providence mayor tried to privately change controversial Buff Chace tax breaks. What he proposed.

PROVIDENCE – Less than 24 hours before the City Council met to weigh legal action against controversial tax breaks for wealthy developer Arnold "Buff" Chace, Mayor Brett Smiley's administration tried ...