Brandon Smith

District 3 Council Member2026-2029

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)

transparency
Brandon Smith pledged to serve as a strong voice for the residents of Longview's District 3.

At a glance

News mentions: 10

Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

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 (2)(Business Jobs)

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City Council Attendance at United Way Kick-Off Luncheon

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Cable Franchise Fee Audit

Contingency-based contract requiring no upfront city funds, with a 60/40 revenue split in favor of the city.

Decisions during term (0)

Recorded while Smith was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

No decisions found matching Business Jobs.

Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)

No votes found matching Business Jobs.

In the news (10)

Longview News-JournalOct 9, 2026

Brandon Smith

About

Campaign promises (1)

Top issues during term (2)(Business Jobs)

City Council Attendance at United Way Kick-Off Luncheon

Cable Franchise Fee Audit

Decisions during term (0)

Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)

In the news (10)

CHRIS SMITH OUTDOORS: Time for fall crappie fishing

Smith County family grateful after suspected DWI crash comes feet from home

No injuries reported after car crashes into Smith County home

SMITH: Fall in love with surface bass fishing

Crashes across Smith County causing traffic delays on Toll 49, I-20; here's what we know

Four teenagers killed in Smith County crash after police pursuit ends on Texas 31

Why WNBA guard Caitlin Clark was at the center of Jack Smith's Senate hearing

Ex-special counsel Jack Smith tells senators he won't 'be silenced' by President Trump's prosecution threats

4 killed in Sunday morning crash on Highway 31 in Smith County

AG Paxton launches investigation into hundreds of data center developments in Smith, other counties

Brandon Smith

About

Campaign promises (1)

Top issues during term (2)(Business Jobs)

City Council Attendance at United Way Kick-Off Luncheon

Cable Franchise Fee Audit

Decisions during term (0)

Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)

In the news (10)

CHRIS SMITH OUTDOORS: Time for fall crappie fishing

Smith County family grateful after suspected DWI crash comes feet from home

No injuries reported after car crashes into Smith County home

SMITH: Fall in love with surface bass fishing

Crashes across Smith County causing traffic delays on Toll 49, I-20; here's what we know

Four teenagers killed in Smith County crash after police pursuit ends on Texas 31

Why WNBA guard Caitlin Clark was at the center of Jack Smith's Senate hearing

Ex-special counsel Jack Smith tells senators he won't 'be silenced' by President Trump's prosecution threats

4 killed in Sunday morning crash on Highway 31 in Smith County

AG Pax­ton launch­es inves­ti­ga­tion into hundreds of data cen­ter devel­op­ments in Smith, other counties

AG Paxton launches investigation into hundreds of data center developments in Smith, other counties