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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.

Providence Mayor <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6thJDqF-85Q" data-hveid="4">Brett Smiley</a> discusses his decision to veto the City Council&rsquo;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&rsquo;s tax base and the potential for administrative overreach.

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

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Councilor Justin Roias (Ward 4) shares insights into the legislative process behind the Providence Rent Stabilization Act. As a key voice in the council discussions, Roais touches on the months of public testimony and the amendments intended to balance tenant protection with landlord sustainability.

Councilor <a href="https://council.providenceri.gov/2026/03/26/committee-advances-rent-stabilization-with-positive-recommendation/" data-hveid="6">Justin Roias</a> (Ward 4) shares insights into the legislative process behind the Providence Rent Stabilization Act. As a key voice in the council discussions, Roais touches on the months of public testimony and the amendments intended to balance tenant protection with landlord sustainability.

Providence Councilor Justin Roias and the Path to Policy

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State Representative and mayoral challenger David Morales joins the program to react to the Mayor’s veto. Morales argues that the veto prioritizes corporate landlords over the working families of Providence and calls for a council override.

State Representative and mayoral challenger <a href="https://www.davidmoralespvd.com/issues" data-hveid="5">David Morales</a> joins the program to react to the Mayor&rsquo;s veto. Morales argues that the veto prioritizes corporate landlords over the working families of Providence and calls for a council override.

Campaign for the People: Rep. David Morales on the Fight for Rent Control

BRIAN WYNNE, PRESIDENT, OPINION DIAGNOSTICS, JOINS THE SHOW TO DISCUSS THE METHODOLOGY BEHIND HIS RECENT RI GUBERNATORIAL POLL THAT SHOWS THE RACE TO BE COMPETATIVE BETWEEN GOVERNOR MCKEE, HELENA FOULKES AND KEN BLOCK.

<a href="https://www.opiniondiagnostics.com/team">BRIAN WYNNE, PRESIDENT, OPINION DIAGNOSTICS</a>, JOINS THE SHOW TO DISCUSS THE METHODOLOGY BEHIND HIS RECENT RI GUBERNATORIAL POLL THAT SHOWS THE RACE TO BE COMPETATIVE BETWEEN GOVERNOR MCKEE, HELENA FOULKES AND KEN BLOCK.

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

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