Vetoing the Mandate: Mayor Brett Smiley on the Future of Providence Housing

About this episode

Mayor Brett Smiley discusses his veto of the rent stabilization ordinance proposed by the City Council.

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley discusses his decision to veto the City Council’s proposed rent stabilization ordinance. Following a narrow 9-6 council vote, the Mayor outlines his concerns regarding the long-term financial impact on the city’s tax base and the potential for administrative overreach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Brett Smiley

Topics covered

• rent stabilization
• housing policy
• local government
• financial impact
• administrative overreach

Keywords

• Providence
• Brett Smiley
• rent stabilization
• City Council
• housing
• tax base
• administrative overreach

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: City Council

Places: Providence

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