Palmetto Commissioner Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Harold L Smith
Sr
Harold L Smith Sr, the incumbent, is running for Palmetto Commissioner Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Palmetto Ward 1 commissioner and owner of Smitty's Bail Bonds, a lifelong Manatee County resident.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
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Harold L Smith Sr (Ward 1) and Rachel K Kendzior (Ward 3) are listed as unopposed on the Manatee County candidate list. Manatee County campaign finance
On the record: Harold L Smith Sr
2 sourced01Charter amendment1 sourced position
Voted no on adopting Ordinance 2026-02 to place a charter amendment providing a boundary map on the November 2026 ballot (passed 4-1, April 20, 2026).
Council votePalmetto City Commission minutes, April 20, 2026 · Apr 20, 2026Link
02Millage and budget1 sourced position
Voted no on a proposed FY 2027 aggregate millage rate of $5.9671 (failed 3-2, July 20, 2026).
Council votePalmetto City Commission minutes, July 20, 2026 · Jul 20, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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