Brett Smiley

From the lowest crime rate in decades, to unprecedented investments in housing and school construction, to thousands of potholes and sidewalks repaired and more, Providence has come a long way over the past four years, and we're keeping our foot on the gas!

Providence City Council Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Address | Mayor Brett P. Smiley

Over the last month, we have been delivering new trash and recycling carts to every home in Providence - replacing aging bins and improving recycling efforts across our city. Together, we're building a cleaner and greener Providence!

Providence is a welcoming city, and our policies should reflect that. I signed executive orders that stop Providence police from cooperating with ICE and ban ICE agents from staging on city property.

These steps help build trust between neighbors and law enforcement so everyone feels safe reporting crime and accessing city services.

Strong communities require both safety and trust.

Smiley establishes ICE-free zones in Providence • Rhode Island Current City property — including parking lots, public schools, parks and municipal buildings — is off limits to federal immigration officers conducting enforcement operations, under an executive order signed by Providence Mayor Brett Smiley Tuesday.