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Mayor Smiley Signs PILOT Agreement with Brown University Health

Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Brown University Health President and CEO John Fernandez today announced the signing of the Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement between the City of Providence and Brown University Health, formerly known as Lifespan. The agreement ensures that the hospital system will contribute $1.5 million in voluntary payments to the city over the next three years. This marks the first formal PILOT agreement between Brown University Health and the city and represents the largest annual contribution the hospital system has made to Providence in a decade. It also reflects the city’s continued efforts to ensure that tax-exempt institutions contribute directly to the community.

Friday, Nov 15 2024
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Mayor Brett Smiley Launches School Board Appointment Application Process

Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced today the Providence School Board Nominating Committee is now accepting applications for qualified candidates to serve on the Providence School Board. Applications are open online now through Friday, December 13, 2024, at 4:30 PM.

Friday, Nov 8 2024
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Mayor Smiley Accepting Nominations for 2025 MLK Hall of Fame

Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced the City of Providence is now accepting nominations for its twenty-first annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Individuals inducted to the MLK Hall of Fame are civic leaders that support the legacy of Dr. King and embody his work here in Providence.

Friday, Nov 17 2023
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Fitch Ratings Upgrades Providence’s General Obligation Bond Rating to A+

Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced that Fitch Ratings has upgraded the City’s outstanding General Obligation (GO) Bonds credit rating to A+ from A and assigned a “stable outlook.” This rating upgrade resulted from an annual review of the City’s financial profile by the rating agency.

Friday, Nov 1 2024
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Through our once-a-decade update of the Providence Comprehensive Plan, we are convening the diverse perspectives of our neighbors, local businesses and community members to create policies and practices that reflect our community's vision for the future of Providence.

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Non-Employee Discrimination Complaints: The City of Providence prohibits discrimination in its programs and activities based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For help or to file a complaint, visit our Nondiscrimination page or contact Leonela Felix at (401) 680-5333 or lfelix@providenceri.gov. Translation assistance available upon request.
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