Brett Smiley
CanadapoliticianMale8.4Global Dominance: 0.01%Brett Smiley is the Democratic Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, having taken office in January 2023. Prior to his election, he served as the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Administration, where he managed various governmental operations and initiatives. As mayor, Smiley focuses on enhancing city services, economic development, and fostering community engagement. His administration emphasizes inclusivity and diversity, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of Providence.
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Brett Smiley, the mayor of Providence, praised the Scottish fans for bringing joy to the city during the World Cup.
2026 becoming the World Cup defined by ducks
Taiwan· 2026-06-21
Providence mayor Brett Smiley expressed that the Scottish fans contributed to a fun atmosphere in the city.
Dawn the Duck joins Scotland’s Tartan Army as unofficial mascotCanada· 2026-06-19
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said in a post on X that this kind of violence is devastating, especially in a place meant for families and youth.
2 dead in a shooting at a hockey rink in Rhode Island, police say. The suspect is also dead
United States· 2026-02-17
Brett Smiley is the Mayor of Providence who acknowledged the contributions of a tipster in the investigation.
As officials uncover more information about the Brown and MIT professor shooting suspect, key questions remainUnited States· 2025-12-20
Brett Smiley is the mayor who expressed relief for the neighbors in Providence after the police announcement.
Mistenkt etter drapene på Brown-universitetet i USA er funnet død
Norway· 2025-12-20
Brett Smiley expressed relief that the community could finally sleep peacefully after the capture of the suspect.
La policía halla muerto al autor del tiroteo masivo de la Universidad de Brown y le atribuye también el asesinato de un profesor en Boston | Internacional
Spain· 2025-12-20
Mayor Brett Smiley said the manhunt has left students and residents of Providence restless and eager for an arrest.
Suspected gunman in Brown University shooting found dead, official says
Guyana· 2025-12-20
Brett Smiley is the Providence Mayor who praised an individual for providing critical information to the police.
Timeline of Claudio Neves Valente’s movements before the Brown University shooting and the killing of an MIT professorUnited States· 2025-12-20
Brett Smiley, the mayor of Providence, said that John probably had legitimate fear for his safety after an image of him on surveillance footage was released by the authorities.
Tipster hailed for helping authorities identify suspect in Brown shooting | Brown University shooting
United Kingdom· 2025-12-19
Brett Smiley is the mayor of Providence who expressed gratitude towards the tipster who helped identify Neves Valente.
Investigators seek motive for shootings of MIT professor and Brown students | Brown University shootingUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-19
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley announced that the community can breathe easier following the identification of the shooting suspect.
Claudio Neves Valente: How investigators zeroed in on the Brown University shooting suspect and linked him to the killing of an MIT professorUnited States· 2025-12-19Providence mayor Brett Smiley conceded that the release of the original person of interest had been a setback.
Brown University shooting suspect died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials say | Brown University shootingUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-19Brett Smiley is the mayor of Providence who commented on the ongoing investigation into the shooting.
Brown University shooting suspect identified as Claudio Manuel Neves-ValenteUnited States· 2025-12-19
Brett Smiley is the mayor of Providence who assured residents that authorities are doing everything possible to keep them safe.
EUA: polícia investiga ligação entre tiroteio em Brown e homicídio de Nuno Loureiro | EUA
Portugal· 2025-12-19Providence Mayor Brett Smiley discussed the challenges of identifying the person of interest due to camera placement.
Brown University has over 1,200 surveillance cameras. Why that wasn’t enough to capture video of the shooting suspectUnited States· 2025-12-19
Mayor Brett Smiley said when he announced the center's launch that elevating public safety in every neighborhood has been his top priority.
Brown shooting exposes $1M crime center gap with no campus accessUnited States· 2025-12-18
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley announced the man’s detention from a podium, telling residents they can 'breathe a little easier.'
Stumbles in the search for a Brown University shooter led to the wrong manUnited States· 2025-12-18
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said the 'stepped-up law enforcement efforts' throughout the city are a precaution.
Police release new video in manhunt for Brown University attackerUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-17Brett Smiley is the Mayor of Providence who announced the detention of a person of interest in the Brown University shooting.
How authorities got ahead of themselves in the Brown University shooting investigationUnited States· 2025-12-16
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley stated there have been no credible threats in the area since the shooting.
‘Scared is the only way to put it’: Brown campus remains on edge with killer on the looseUnited States· 2025-12-16
Brett Smiley, Providence’s mayor, acknowledged the likely fresh anxiety for the community.
Video of new person of interest in Brown University shooting released | Brown University shootingUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-15
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley noted the generational impact of such violence.
Another campus, another night of terror: Brown University shooting traps students in a familiar nightmareUnited States· 2025-12-15
The mayor, Brett Smiley, said that this is likely to cause fresh anxiety for our community.
Brown University shooting: authorities releasing sole person of interest | Rhode IslandUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-15
Brett Smiley is the mayor of Providence who announced that the suspect would be released.
ΗΠΑ: Αφέθηκε ελεύθερος ο συλληφθείς ύποπτος για το μακελειό στο Brown – Πού στρέφονται οι έρευνες
Greece· 2025-12-15
Brett Smiley, the mayor of Providence, provided updates on the condition of the shooting victims.
美國布朗大學兩死槍擊案 前軍人一度被拘後獲釋 (13:50) - 20251215 - 國際 - 即時新聞
Hong Kong· 2025-12-15The city’s mayor, Brett Smiley, said, 'If we can come together … and shine a little bit of light tonight, there’s nothing better that we could be doing as a community.'
Bondi Beach and Brown University: Two mass shootings many time zones apart shatter communities and expose fraught politicsUnited States· 2025-12-15
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley told reporters about the condition of the victims.
Brown University shooting: Did ‘person of interest’ Benjamin Erickson serve in the army? Here’s what you need to know
India· 2025-12-15
Brett Smiley is the mayor of Providence who addressed the issue of mass shootings at a press conference.
Brown University student on surviving two mass shootingsUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-15
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley told an early Sunday press conference that a 'person of interest' had been detained.
Person of interest in custody after Brown University shootin
Nigeria· 2025-12-14
Brett Smiley is the mayor of Providence who commented on the tragic event.
«Rhode Island steht unter Schock»
Switzerland· 2025-12-14