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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 ...
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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 ...
The Providence Journal

Providence mayor catches heat from governor, education officials for trying to change law. Here's why.

PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett Smiley's attempt to change the Crowley Act, a key education law, is facing backlash from city and state leaders. Smiley is pushing for two bills in the House, both of which ...
The Boston Globe

Mayor Smiley wants to change state law that gave big tax breaks to wealthy Providence developer

PROVIDENCE — Mayor Brett Smiley plans to ask state lawmakers to update a low-income housing statute known as “8-Law” that allowed a wealthy city developer to receive tax breaks worth tens of millions ...