Largo City Commission · Nov 3, 2026
Michael Smith
Commissioner; reelected without opposition in 2026 to a new four-year termTampa Bay Beacons · Aug 11, 2026
Michael Smith (Commissioner) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Largo City Commission after the election.
Largo city commissioner, first elected in 2011.
Where Michael Smith stands: positions on the record
Property taxes2 sourced positions
as reported by Tampa Bay Beacons
Wanted the fiscal 2027 property tax rate to stay at 5.52 mills and voted against 5.49.
“I felt it should be where it was originally at”
Own statementTampa Bay Beacons · Oct 1, 2026
Voted no on setting the fiscal 2027 property tax rate at 5.49 mills (passed 6-1, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Largo · Sep 15, 2026
Budget1 sourced position
Voted no on the final fiscal 2027 city budget of about $325 million (passed 6-1, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Largo · Sep 15, 2026
Stormwater fee1 sourced position
Voted yes on a 15% stormwater utility rate increase for fiscal 2027 (passed 6-1, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Largo · Sep 3, 2026
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