This Wednesday, incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley and State Rep. David Morales MPA’19 (D-Providence) will face off for the Democratic nomination for Mayor of Providence. In a city where the last Republican mayor left office over four decades ago, whoever secures the Democratic nomination is likely to win in November's general election.
In the midst of a heated primary that has divided Providence Democrats, The Herald sat down with both candidates on Friday to discuss their backgrounds and visions for Providence’s next four years.
Annika Melwani is a metro senior staff writer covering state politics and justice. She is from New York City and plans on concentrating in English and International and Public Affairs. In her free time, she can be found reading or drinking an iced vanilla latte.
Michelle Bi is a metro editor covering City Hall & Crime and State Politics & Justice. She is a sophomore from Oak Park, CA and studies English and IAPA. In her free time, you can find her playing guitar, the LA Times crossword or one of her 115 Spotify playlists.
