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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 (1)(Community Development)

low→May 2026[0]

Great Texas Balloon Race Support

Grant funding to support a community event.

Decisions during term (1)

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

approved7-0May 14, 2026

Consider a Resolution awarding a contract in the amount of $120,000 and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute any necessary documents with Heartisans Place for the expenditure of Community Development Block Grant funds…

Voting record (0)(Community Development)

No votes found matching Community Development.

In the news (10)

Longview News-JournalOct 9, 2026

CHRIS SMITH OUTDOORS: Time for fall crappie fishing

KYTX (CBS 19)Oct 6, 2026

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

KYTX (CBS 19)Oct 5, 2026

No injuries reported after car crashes into Smith County home

Longview News-JournalOct 2, 2026

SMITH: Fall in love with surface bass fishing

KETK (NBC 56)Oct 1, 2026

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

Longview News-JournalSep 30, 2026

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

KYTX (CBS 19)Sep 30, 2026

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

KYTX (CBS 19)Sep 29, 2026

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

KYTX (CBS 19)Sep 27, 2026

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

KYTX (CBS 19)Sep 25, 2026

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