THE ISSUES
MAKING CITY HALL MORE EFFICIENT & EFFECTIVE
Brett believes that building an efficient, effective city government starts with everyday quality-of-life issues. Since taking office, he has strengthened coordination across departments, improved vendor management, and pushed to "do things right the first time" so residents see fewer disruptions and better-maintained streets, sidewalks, and neighborhoods. Under his leadership, Providence has invested millions in repairs, upgraded parks and recreation facilities citywide, and filled thousands of potholes every year.
MODERNIZING CITY SERVICES
During his first term, Brett's administration has made it faster and easier to access city services by collaborating across departments to make City Hall a center for reliable, high-quality services - from digitizing permits, licenses and systems across departments, to launching a revamped and upgraded PVD311 website, to making the Fire Department completely paper-free for the first time in history.
STRONGER FINANCES
Brett has put Providence on stronger financial footing by negotiating historic PILOT agreements with colleges, universities, and health institutions, securing $200 million that will be used to fund core services, housing, and neighborhood investments. His administration has earned national recognition for fiscal management, improved credit ratings, and his focus on transparency and digitization, bringing City Hall into the modern age.
THE FEBRUARY BLIZZARD: A TEST OF PREPAREDNESS
This winter, Brett's focus on efficiency was tested by historic snowfall that surpassed the City's existing capacity for snow removal. After responding to several earlier storms, his team was ready when a record-setting blizzard hit in February - dropping nearly 10 inches more snow than even the Blizzard of '78. And yet, while the City was shut down for weeks in 1978, Brett's team was able to lift the parking ban and fully reopen the city for business in just five days after this historic storm - a testament to his preparedness and the relationships he has built that enabled him to call on neighboring states for help on a moment's notice.