Brett Smiley.
American politician from Rhode Island
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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In the Providence mayoral primary election, candidates David Morales and Brett Smiley are involved in a rivalry, with the added development of receiving endorsements from Senator Bernie Sanders.Well supported26 reports1 development inside
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David Morales challenges Brett Smiley for Providence Mayor, while Jack Reed faces progressive challengers in the Senate race.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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David Morales challenges Brett Smiley for mayor as campaign focuses on Providence's affordability crisis, highlighted by Redfin data.Well supported6 reports3 developments inside
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Providence City Council passed a rent stabilization ordinance as the mayoral race between Brett Smiley and David Morales continues.Some support2 reports
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Mayor vetoed rent control ordinance proposal in Providence.Well supported3 reports
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Brett Smiley is seeking office in the Providence mayoral primary.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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A state funds redevelopment project in Providence is underway, involving Brett Smiley, Pryor, and the General Assembly, with RI sales tax relief authorized.Some support1 report
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Brett Smiley disagreed with a panel's decision concerning an officer's employment status.Some support1 report
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Brett Smiley announced a city-wide education strategy in Providence, collaborating with the organization City Year.Some support2 reports
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Mayor Smiley addresses infrastructure failures in Providence, joined by comments from Laura Stark.Some support2 reports
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Rhode Island has taken over the operation of Providence schools.Some support2 reports
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Providence Mayor encourages employers to protect outdoor workers and expands cooling resources during a heat wave.Some support3 reports
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Around Brett Smiley this week
News at the entities that move Brett Smiley most-
Providence StructuralBoth Chicago and Providence are currently facing urban heat island challenges.Moves Brett Smiley
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Gina Raimondo StructuralGina Raimondo was tapped by Joe Biden for Commerce Secretary in 2021, leading to early complaints from the New England First Amendment Coalition.Moves Brett Smiley
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Rhode Island OperationalAmerica First Legal, whose founder was a former Trump policy aide, is operating as a complainant regarding state policy in Rhode Island.Moves Brett Smiley
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Andrew Cuomo OperationalHasan Piker criticized centrists supporting Andrew Cuomo, while Fox News clipped his criticism of Israel.Moves Brett Smiley
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Donald Trump StructuralThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves Brett Smiley
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Brown University OperationalResearch is underway at Brown University examining the economic costs of the post-9/11 war in Iraq.Moves Brett Smiley
Connections
The 16 strongest of 25, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Providence Structural
Brett Smiley serves as the Mayor, exercising executive and policy authority over the city of Providence.
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David Morales Operational
Smiley and Morales were direct political rivals who competed against each other for the office of Mayor in Providence, Rhode Island.
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David Morales Operational
The two candidates engaged in a competitive rivalry during the Providence mayoral primary election, which ultimately resulted in Morales defeating Smiley.
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Gina Raimondo Structural
Brett Smiley formally served as Gina Raimondo's chief of staff.
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David Morales Operational
Brett Smiley and David Morales are engaged in a direct primary election competition for the office of Providence Mayor.
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Jorge Elorza Structural
Brett Smiley served in Jorge Elorza's administration after helping elect him.
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Rhode Island Operational
Brett Smiley serves in a leadership capacity, including Mayor, operating within the governmental and legal structure of Rhode Island.
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city council Transactional
Smiley used his power to veto a rent stabilization ordinance proposed or discussed by the city council.
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Morales Transactional
Brett Smiley competed against Morales in a primary election, culminating in Smiley's defeat.
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Andrew Cuomo Operational
Smiley's campaign utilizes strategic approaches and talking points pioneered by Cuomo.
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Brown University Operational
A was involved in the city's response to a mass shooting at Brown, and A's body represents B's graduate employees.
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Providence Children's Museum Operational
Brett Smiley and Providence Children's Museum formed a partnership for the museum to serve as a cooling center.
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Donald Trump Structural
Smiley is facing criticism regarding his professional record during the time of Trump's administration.
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Adam Myers Transactional
The relationship is defined by a single snapshot indicating Myers commented on the impact of an endorsement.
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Democratic Party Transactional
Brett Smiley participated in the Democratic Party's primary election process but ultimately lost.
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City Year Operational
The two entities actively collaborate on shared educational strategy initiatives.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
5 events- David Morales ran a successful campaign against incumbent mayor Brett Smiley.
- In the Providence mayoral primary election, candidates David Morales and Brett Smiley are involved in a rivalry, with the added development of receiving endorsements from Senator Bernie Sanders.
- David Morales challenges Brett Smiley for Providence Mayor, while Jack Reed faces progressive challengers in the Senate race.
- Providence City Council passed a rent stabilization ordinance as the mayoral race between Brett Smiley and David Morales continues.
- Brett Smiley is seeking office in the Providence mayoral primary.
August 2026
3 events- A state funds redevelopment project in Providence is underway, involving Brett Smiley, Pryor, and the General Assembly, with RI sales tax relief authorized.
- Brett Smiley disagreed with a panel's decision concerning an officer's employment status.
- Brett Smiley announced a city-wide education strategy in Providence, collaborating with the organization City Year.
July 2026
6 events- Gallup poll shows socialism gaining popularity, prompting Brett Smiley to attempt a counter-narrative.
- David Morales challenges Brett Smiley for mayor as campaign focuses on Providence's affordability crisis, highlighted by Redfin data.
- Mayor vetoed rent control ordinance proposal in Providence.
- Mayor Smiley addresses infrastructure failures in Providence, joined by comments from Laura Stark.
- Rhode Island has taken over the operation of Providence schools.
- Providence Mayor encourages employers to protect outdoor workers and expands cooling resources during a heat wave.