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Ed Smith
Councilmember (District 2)2022-12-06 to 2026-12 (current District 2 term, oath of office 2022-12-06 per council minutes; earlier at-large service unsourced to a day; month-level end: December 2026 per city 'Meet the Mayor and Council' page 'Term expires December 2026')
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 23
- Total speaking time
- 7:27:41
- Avg per meeting
- 19:28
- Segments
- 5243
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Top issues during term (2)(Governance)
high↓Sep 2026[5]
Dissolution of the Ocean View Community Services District
Your costs could go up or down depending on the county contract, but the source doesn’t spell out the price tag yet.
medium↓Jul 2025[0]
city council vote on business naming
The direct taxpayer cost is basically nil; the real effect is on the dealership’s branding and marketing rather than city coffers.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Smith was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (2)(Governance)
1 yes1 no
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Voted yesMay 27, 2026
Council Governance Policy: Agendizing Process and Meeting Efficiency
Voted noMay 27, 2026