Jeffrey Smith (R)

Jeffrey Smith (R)

JEFFREY SMITH
Sweetwater County Commissioner

Party: Republican

Listen to our candidate interview below:


Tell us a bit about yourself…

I’m happily married to Leslie for nearly 28 years.  With four kids, two in-laws, and three grandkids, family life is the best.

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I love biking and fly-fishing with any of my family who will go along. Faith is important to me as well.  I’m active in church, working with young men and enjoy teaching them and learning at least as much from them as they learn from me.

Work has taken me in many different directions.  After working at a couple hospitals through college, I worked in marketing for a bit then spent 13 years in television broadcasting, mostly as an on-air sports anchor.

Too much time away from the family led Leslie and me to purchase three franchised restaurants. After that, I worked as a data and trend analyst while getting my master’s degree.

That’s when I moved into the world of assisted living. I love working with families and residents who need help. I work with a great crew and wouldn’t change it for anything.


What makes you the best choice for (position)?

We love Sweetwater County and are proud to call it home.  I believe there are a lot of good things going on here but think Sweetwater County can be great.  I’m a good communicator and believe communication has been an issue within the county leadership.

I respect people who work hard and are dedicated to what they do.  Letting people use their expertise to accomplish great things is a way to show respect for them and their knowledge.

I look forward to working with others on the commission to make a difference for Sweetwater County.


What do you hope to accomplish in your first year as (position)?

Listening to residents to understand what is important to them is key since I will be a representative for them.  I also believe, if elected, trust is put in me to make decisions in the best interest of the residents and the county.

Having knowledge leads to better decisions.

Increasing communication with the organizations under county direction is also important.

I will listen to the needs of those organizations and help them accomplish their goals. Listening, learning, leading – that is what I hope to accomplish in year one.


How can voters get in touch with you?

Home: 307-362-0100
Cell: 307-448-0991 
Email: iamjeffreysmith@gmail.com
Facebook: Jeff Smith for Sweetwater County Commissioner which has more good info for your viewing pleasure.  And of course, we can always talk in person, face-to-face, the old-fashioned way.