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Rental Fund Stuck in Council Limbo | Providence News
Providence’s million-dollar RENT Fund, designed to prevent evictions and help renters hit by unexpected financial hardship, is stuck in City Council limbo—despite being budgeted and ready to roll out. Mayor Brett Smiley is pushing for approval before August break, calling it a lifeline for families, while council members like Miguel Sanchez warn it could become a landlord handout without safeguards. Smiley accuses the council of political delay, but Council President Rachel Miller insists there’s no rush, noting the funds are allocated for the full fiscal year and policy concerns need time to…
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