Chamber President Laurie White recently spoke with Providence mayoral candidate Brett Smiley. Brett was chosen by Mayor Jorge Elorza to serve as Chief Operating Officer in City Hall.

After his time at City Hall, Brett worked for the State of Rhode Island, serving both as Chief of Staff to Governor Raimondo and Director of Administration during the state’s response to COVID-19, a position he held until March 2021.

The two discussed public safety and infrastructure, pandemic recovery in downtown Providence, housing, redevelopment of the Superman building, pensions, education, taxes and return to work issues.