Providence City Council to pass controversial rent control ordinance; Smiley plans to veto

Providence mayor vetoes rent control, setting the stage for the campaign - The Boston Globe

The measure passed the City Council Thursday night without enough votes to withstand Mayor Brett Smiley’s veto. His primary opponent, state Representative David Morales, has said he would sign rent stabilization into law.

Providence passes rent stabilization, mayor promises veto. What's next?

While Mayor Brett Smiley has promised a veto of the rent stabilization ordinance, the city council only has a month to override it.

Rent control passes in Providence, but mayor plans to veto

The Providence City Council is still one vote short of a supermajority that could override Mayor Brett Smiley's expected veto. The policy would cap annual rent increases at 4% with exceptions for owner-occupants.

Providence City Council to pass controversial rent control ordinance; Smiley plans to veto

The second and final vote on Providence City Council's rent stabilization ordinance is scheduled to take place on Thursday night.