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Mayor Smiley Announces Home Repair Program

Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the Providence Department of Inspection and Standards (DIS), together with the Providence Revolving Fund (PRF), today announced a new City program that helps income-eligible homeowners who have incurred multiple housing code violations make essential repairs to their homes at no cost. The City is partnering with PRF to administer the program, which is funded by fees collected from DIS and a $3 million American Rescue Plan (ARPA) allocation. The Home Repair Program has already revitalized five properties throughout the City, improving the health, safety and quality of life in Providence neighborhoods.

Wednesday, May 8 2024

Mayor Smiley Announces Ted Carr as Director of Economic Development and Erik Scalavino as Director of Communications

Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced Edwin “Ted” Carr as the Director of Economic Development and Erik Scalavino as the Director of Communications. Carr brings a wealth of experience in international trade and business development to the Smiley Administration where he will spearhead initiatives to drive economic growth across all sectors. Scalavino is joining the City of Providence with 30 years of diverse communications expertise in public relations, marketing, media production and journalism. Mayor Smiley has also appointed Wedley Thelemaque as the Director of the First Source program.

Monday, May 6 2024

Mayor Smiley Announces Tax Amnesty Program for Motor Vehicles and Tangible Taxes

Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced today the launch of the Tax Amnesty Program designed to provide individuals and businesses with overdue tangible and motor vehicle taxes the opportunity to resolve tax delinquencies without accruing interest. This program aims to alleviate the burden on taxpayers facing financial challenges by offering eligible individuals and businesses a waiver of interest on outstanding taxes predating the current fiscal year. This program has been successfully deployed in other Rhode Island communities and the legislation to allow all municipalities to participate was supported by the Administration last legislative session.

Wednesday, May 1 2024

Mayor Smiley and the Department of Public Works Launch Parking Meter Replacement Initiative

Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the Department of Public Works announced today the launch of a comprehensive parking meter replacement program aimed at modernizing Providence's parking infrastructure. Leveraging $1.26 million in federal ARPA funding, this initiative will replace every meter in the city with state-of-the-art meters that provide additional payment options to improve the overall parking experience for residents, workers and visitors.

Wednesday, Apr 24 2024

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