Episode
Democratic candidates for Providence mayor face off in first debate of primary campaign
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- Rhode Island Report
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- Jun 3, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3377
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Summary
In their first head-to-head debate in the Democratic primary for mayor of Providence, incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley and state Representative David Morales took questions from Globe Rhode Island’s Steph Machado on rent control, local control of Providence schools, public safety, the city's unfunded pension liability, snowstorms, and more. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected] . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .