Representative Scott Slater Endorses Brett Smiley for Mayor

Providence, RI- July 21,2022, Representative Scott Slater (House District 10) announced his endorsement of Brett Smiley for Mayor of Providence.

“I’ve known Brett and worked with him in his different capacities,” said Representative Scott Slater. “He brings hands-on experience and expertise in budget and operational management that no other candidate can offer us. We need a leader who knows how to run a team efficiently and effectively– that leader is Brett. I look forward to working with him to improve education, increase safety and support our city in the years to come”

“I am proud to have the support of Representative Slater,” said Smiley. “He has been fighting for his neighborhood and for Providence for decades and knows what our community needs in the next administration. Our campaign has earned the support of state leaders, City Council folks and elected officials from every neighborhood and I’m so honored to have the confidence of so many folks who I admire and have served the City of Providence for generations.”

Endorsements to date include:

• Rhode Island Laborers’ District Council (RILDC)

• Rhode Island Painters Union (RIUPAT Council 11)

• LiUNA Local 1033

• UA Local 51

• IBEW Local 99

• Iron Workers Local 37

• Providence Democratic City Committee

• Council President John Igliozzi

• Councilman Michael Corriea

• Councilman Nick Narducci

• Councilwoman JoAnn Ryan

• Councilman Jim Taylor

• Councilman Oscar Vargas

• Senator Frank Ciccone

• Representative Edith Ajello

• Former Council President Michael Solomon

• Former Council President Peter Mancini

• Former Councilman Terrence Hassett

• Former Councilman Patrick Butler

• Former Councilman Andrew Annaldo

• Former State Senator Myrth York

• Former Representative Joanne Giannini

• Former Representative Steven Smith

• The Victory Fund