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Council vs Mayor on Rent Relief | Providence News
Providence City Council is stuck in a tense standoff over emergency rent relief funds already sitting in the budget—Councilman Miguel Sanchez insists on thorough vetting before approval, even as Mayor Brett Smiley demands immediate disbursement, accusing the council of prioritizing summer break over residents’ needs. Sanchez pushes back, calling the mayor’s remarks insulting and clarifies that council members remain active during recess, focusing on constituent services and policy refinement. The core dispute? The current proposal funnels money to landlords and utilities, raising fears…
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