Brandon Smith
About
Brandon Smith's platform focused on providing dedicated representation and acting as a strong advocate for the specific needs of District 3 residents. His campaign centered on his commitment to being a vocal representative for his constituents on the Longview City Council.
Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyBrandon Smith pledged to serve as a strong voice for the residents of Longview's District 3.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 5
- Total speaking time
- 11:21
- Avg per meeting
- 2:16
- Segments
- 150
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Top issues during term (20)
Green Street Recreation Center Improvements
The specific cost of potential improvements has not yet been disclosed.
Community Outreach
None.
Meeting Minutes Approval
Fleet Maintenance and Replacement
Not to exceed $1,292,718.63 total from the FY 2026-2027 budget.
City-Wide Safety Audit
Estimated cost of $86,000 for the GC4 audit proposal.
Neighborhood Rezoning for Single-Family Development
Potential impact on commercial property values and business operations.
Health Fund Investment Strategy
The fund's assets grew to over $117 million as of August 2026, with recent manager changes expected to lower administrative costs.
Temple Emanu El Project
To be determined during board discussions.
National Night Out Community Events
None.
Updated Building and Electrical Codes
Potential impact on construction costs and project timelines due to updated standards.
Regional Collaboration and Attendance at ETCOG Meeting
None anticipated directly from this attendance notice.
Gregg County Fair Public Safety and Youth Curfew
Utilizes municipal police resources to manage crowd control at a private event.
LHA Paperless Transition
Direct investment of federal funds into local housing projects.
Departmental Operations Review
Approval of expenditure reports confirms the proper use of funds allocated to Partners in Prevention programs.
Senior Advisory Committee Operations
Impacts are tied to existing departmental budgets and resource allocations.
Arts Grant Application
Determines the distribution of local cultural arts grant funding.
workplace fatality
While the immediate financial cost is hard to quantify, this could lead to increased safety spending and potential legal costs.
Firefighters' Pension Fund Management
The decisions affect the long-term solvency of the pension fund.
Naloxone Vending Machine Public Unveiling
Details on the funding source or cost of the vending machine were not provided in the notice.
Christmas Assistance Community Partner Coordination
No direct fiscal impact is anticipated from this attendance notice.
Decisions during term (242)
Recorded while Smith was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Minutes July 27, 2026
Recreation Report
Parks Maintenance Report
Beautification Report
Parks and Recreation Director Report
Acceptance of Minutes from August 27, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
Adopt 2026 Tax Rate Ordinance
Consent Agenda Approval
Termination of Curbside Recycling Program
Establishment of City Fees and Charges for FY 2026-2027
Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget
Ratification of Property Tax Revenue Increase
Adoption of Five-Year Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
Temporary Cost-of-Living Adjustment for City Employees
LEDCO FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendment
Adoption of LEDCO FY 2026-2027 Budget
Chapter 380 Agreement with Quanta Services, Inc.
Chapter 380 Agreement with Robroy Industries
Consider a Resolution authorizing the City to apply for the annual reimbursement grant of funds totaling $6,282.08 for Inter-Library Loan Services from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission - Jennifer Eldridge, Library Manager.
Consider a Resolution authorizing the purchase of a Reconditioned Vertical Turbine pump for the Sabine Water Treatment Plant Raw water pump station from Allen’s Electric, Inc., of Vivian LA, in the amount of $102,884.27 and authorizing the…
Voting record (10)
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