Greenwood Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Brandon
Smith
Brandon Smith, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Greenwood in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against James Long.
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The race · Mayor
- 01James Long
- 02Brandon SmithYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Lawyer and certified mediator who has served as Greenwood's mayor for eight years.
- Campaign website
- www.mayorbrandonsmith.com
On the record: Brandon Smith
8 sourced01Local option sales tax1 sourced position
As reported by the Index-Journal; not a direct quote
Says he continues to support a local option sales tax as a way to shift some tax burden away from property owners, and would like part of the revenue directed to public safety.
Own statementIndex-JournalLink
02Growth and infrastructure1 sourced position
Campaign site lists keeping city services ahead of growth, so that infrastructure and essential services keep pace as Greenwood grows.
Own statementBrandon Smith for MayorLink
03Comprehensive plan1 sourced position
Says the city's next comprehensive plan will be important in guiding future growth.
The 2027 comprehensive plan can’t come soon enough.”
Own statementIndex-JournalLink
04Prejudice-motivated crime ordinance1 sourced position
Voted for an ordinance adding a city code section on criminal conduct because of prejudice (second reading, passed 6-1, December 15, 2025).
Council voteCity of Greenwood · Dec 15, 2025LinkHow the council voted
05Community Theatre loan1 sourced position
Voted for an ordinance approving a $371,178 loan to the Greenwood Community Theatre (first reading, passed 5-1, December 15, 2025).
Council voteCity of Greenwood · Dec 15, 2025LinkHow the council voted
06Rezoning2 sourced positions
Voted for rezoning 2.7 acres at 701 Chace Avenue from R4 to R7 (first reading, passed 4-2, October 2025).
Council voteCity of Greenwood · Oct 20, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted for rezoning 0.45 acres at 235 Cambridge Avenue East from R4 to R7 (first reading, passed 5-2, February 2026).
Council voteCity of Greenwood · Feb 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Parker Poe consulting agreement1 sourced position
Voted for a four-month consulting agreement with Parker Poe Consulting (passed 5-2, February 2026).
Council voteCity of Greenwood · Feb 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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