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With just a flick of the wrist, Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza signed his first budget on Thursday, promising economic development and no taxes.
“There are no new taxes in this budget, I think Providence residents will be very, very happy to hear that,” said Elorza.
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The Mayor said the $696 million budget is built for the long term, investing in innovation and infrastructure. The budget expands parking meter coverage in the city, as well as investing in the city’s ports to expand shipping. Elorza also touts shrinking the walking radius for school from 2.5 miles to just two through city busing.
Elorza said the budget is the result of working collaboratively with the City Council.
