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Smiley’s Vision vs. Election Heat | Providence News
Providence’s new school year kicks off with Mayor Brett Smiley promising stability under local control, while pushing bold education reforms like universal Pre-K by 2030 and career-connected learning. As the mayoral race intensifies—with former Mayor Jorge Elorza backing David Morales—Smiley frames the contest as a choice between progress and regression, warning his opponent could undo gains on crime and policing. Meanwhile, Smiley stands firm against reinstating Police Sergeant Joseph Hanley, who was caught on video assaulting a suspect; despite two misconduct board rulings favoring his…
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