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.
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City Council Moves Forward on Smiley’s Effort to Raise Taxes More Than 4% in Providence UPDATED
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Community Focus: Providence Mayor Brett Smiley
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Mayor Smiley discusses economic impact of ‘life at night’ in Providence
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Mayor seeks return of Providence school control in July, wants lawmakers to override state
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR ... 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.
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Providence officials tout night culture, discuss safety concerns at clubs
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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.