Snowstorm response heats up Providence mayoral race

By: Alexander Castro

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: February 2, 2026

Words: 1,289

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Providence mayoral candidate and Democratic state Rep. David Morales on Monday blasted Mayor Brett Smiley’s handling of city snow removal since the winter’s first big storm dropped approximately 16 inches of snow on the capital city last week.

“We heard the same trend and story over and over from our neighbors and from small businesses alike,” Morales said at a campaign appearance outside a West End burger joint. “Side streets that went left untouched, bus …

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