Brett Smiley.
American politician from Rhode Island
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What's happening
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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 supported27 reports1 development inside
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Gallup poll shows socialism gaining popularity, prompting Brett Smiley to attempt a counter-narrative.Well supported4 reports
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David Morales ran a successful campaign against incumbent mayor Brett Smiley.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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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
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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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Around Brett Smiley this week
News at the entities that move Brett Smiley most-
Providence StructuralAndy Staane started working at The Mooring in Newport, while the Newport Restaurant Group operates venues across Rhode Island and Massachusetts.Moves Brett Smiley
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Jorge Elorza StructuralJorge Elorza is centering debates within the Democratic Party and assembling a new team including Arne Duncan.Moves Brett Smiley
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Rhode Island OperationalFusco serves on the Cranston School Committee as both Cranston and Providence face budget challenges.Moves Brett Smiley
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Andrew Cuomo OperationalCuomo discussed Hurricane Sandy's long-term effects while austerity regimes impacted Detroit and globally.Moves Brett Smiley
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Donald Trump StructuralTrump's priorities influenced the replacement of the late Senator Graham, and he discussed foreign policy regarding Iran.Moves Brett Smiley
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Morales OperationalShelton argues against a dark money group affiliated with Banks, and Bayh calls for an audit of Morales' office.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.-
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
Brett Smiley and David Morales are engaged in a direct primary election competition for the office of Providence Mayor.
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Providence Structural
Brett Smiley serves as the Mayor, exercising executive and policy authority over the city of Providence.
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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
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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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 Operational
Smiley actively influences the city council's policy decisions through vetoes and advocacy.
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Morales Operational
Brett Smiley and Morales are actively competing against each other in a mayoral election.
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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- 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 ran a successful campaign against incumbent mayor Brett Smiley.
- 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- Mayor Smiley addresses infrastructure failures in Providence, joined by comments from Laura Stark.
- 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.
- 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.