PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- After a day filled with pageantry and procession, newly inaugurated Mayor Brett Smily is ready to lay out his path for success and safety in the city of Providence. "We will restore a sense of public…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor-elect Brett Smiley announced additional department director appointments to serve in the new year. The newest appointments are as follows: Patricia Coyne-Fague as Director of Public Works. Stephen Grace as Director of Recreation. Jonathan Martin as…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Tuesday's primary named Brett Smiley as Providence's next mayor. The Associated Press called the race Wednesday morning, while Democratic candidates -- Gonzalo Cuervo and Nirva LaFortune -- conceded…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence mayoral candidate Brett Smiley is aiming to make public schools in Providence a top priority, fixing the district fundamentally and structurally. Smiley told ABC 6 News…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence mayoral candidate Brett Smiley, who launched his campaign last week, is focusing on "quality of life" issues in the capital…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Former state official Brett Smiley agreed to pay a fine to settle an ethics complaint over solicitation for campaign donations on Tuesday. Smiley will pay 4 thousand dollars. Smiley, who is running for Mayor of Providence,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Brett Smiley, Director of the Department of Administration, announced his resignation on Wednesday. In a letter to colleagues, Smiley said he decided to leave the state service once the governor is confirmed, so he can focus…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)-- Brett Smiley, the top aide for Gov. Gina Raimondo as director of the Department of the Administration, has tested positive for COVID-19. A statement from Department of the Administration spokesman Robert Dulski said Smiley had been tested…
News Staff news@abc6.com PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Democratic political consultant Brett Smiley has entered the race to succeed Angel Taveras as mayor of Providence. Smiley formally announced his campai
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Brett Smiley announced the search process for the 38th Providence police chief. "We are looking for the right individual to lead our…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNLE) -- Brett Smiley took the oath of office Monday to serve as the 39th mayor of Providence. Smiley is replacing Mayor Jorge Elorza, who was not able to run for re-election due to term limits. "It is…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A changing of the guard is taking place in Providence Monday. Mayor-Elect Brett Smiley will be sworn into office Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Providence Public Library. Smiley is taking over for mayor Jorge…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- As Providence Mayor-elect Brett Smiley prepares to take over from Mayor Jorge Elorza, he announced Tuesday that Police Chief Hugh Clements and Commissioner Steven Paré will be leaving Providence Public Safety. "Our city has come a long…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza, alongside former Mayors Angel Tavares, and Joseph Paolino, offered education policy suggestions on Monday for Mayor-elect Brett Smiley to think about once his term starts. There were four main recommendations from the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence mayoral candidate Brett Smiley said the city's housing problem turned into a housing crisis during the coronavirus pandemic. Like the other two candidates for mayor, Gonzalo Cuervo and Nirva LaFortune, Smiley said building more is…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- There's another candidate for mayor in Providence. Brett Smiley kicked off his campaign Monday afternoon, holding an event at CIC Providence, a co-working space. Previously, Smiley served as Gov. Gina Raimondo's chief of staff, as well…
By: Dee DeQuattroEmail: ddequattro@abc6.comTwitter: @deedequattroProvidence Mayoral Candidate Brett Smiley has officially announced he is leaving the race and endorsing his former opponent Jorge El...
By News Staffnews@abc6.comABC 6 has confirmed that Brett Smiley will drop out of the mayoral race Friday and back Jorge Elorza.Two knowledgeable sources withing Smiley's campaign confirmed to Chief...
By News Staff news@abc6.com Providence Mayoral candidate Brett Smiley wants to tax your guns and ammo. Brett Smiley introduced his "guns and ammunition tax bill" at the state house today. Under
On Wednesday, a statement from the Twin River World Wide Holdings claimed the Governor's Chief of Staff, Brett Smiley threatened retaliation if they continued opposition to the IGT contract extension.
By: News Staff news@abc6.com The governor making the official announcement earlier this morning that Brett Smiley will take over as her new Chief of Staff. David Cruise has been serving as Actin...
By: Dee DeQuattroEmail: ddequattro@abc6.comTwitter: @deedequattroProvidence Mayor-Elect Jorge Elorza has appointed his former Democratic opponent Brett Smiley to a key position in his administratio...
Twitter: @markcurtisABC6 email: mcurtis@abc6.comAnd with that hand shake, Brett Smiley dropped out of the Democratic Primary for Providence Mayor, and endorsing Jorge Elorza.Both men concede they w...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Brett Smiley announced Tuesday the top three finalists for the next police chief for the capital city. Smiley said the three candidates: Maj. Kevin Lanni, Maj. David Lapatin, and Acting Chief Oscar Perez will…
