Thousands of signatures put a question on Providence’s November ballot. One country is the target.

By: Alexander Castro

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: August 31, 2026

Words: 2,701

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Dave Talan thinks it’s hateful. Rep. David Morales thinks it’s the right thing to do. And Providence Mayor Brett Smiley thinks it’s legally unenforceable.

The candidates in Providence’s mayoral race are divided over Question 7, a citizen-led proposal that will appear before Providence voters on the Nov. 3 ballot.

The ordinance — buoyed by two rounds of petitions, thousands upon thousands of signatures, and a seldom-used provision of the city charter …

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