Greenwood Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
James
Long
James Long is running for mayor of Greenwood in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Brandon Smith.
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The race · Mayor
- 01James LongYou’re reading
- 02Brandon SmithIncumbent
Background
- About
- Greenwood businessman who operates three businesses, including Lakelands Overhead Door.
- Campaign website
- www.jameslongformayor.com
On the record: James Long
5 sourced01Neighborhood policing1 sourced position
As reported by the Index-Journal; not a direct quote
Wants the city to explore assigning neighborhood resource officers to specific communities, similar in concept to school resource officers.
Own statementIndex-JournalLink
02Growth and infrastructure1 sourced position
Says infrastructure should keep ahead of growth rather than lag behind it.
The infrastructure should be ahead of the growth.”
Own statementIndex-JournalLink
03Uptown parking1 sourced position
As reported by the Index-Journal; not a direct quote
Floated paid parking in Uptown as one idea worth researching for revenue, and said he has not yet studied whether parking meters would be feasible.
Own statementIndex-JournalLink
04Mayor's salary1 sourced position
As reported by the Index-Journal; not a direct quote
Says that if elected he would not keep the mayoral salary and would like the money directed to nonprofits or youth programs, with the city deciding the final use.
Own statementIndex-JournalLink
05Campaign priorities1 sourced position
Campaign site says his campaign is about transparency, accountability and practical solutions.
Own statementJames Long for MayorLink
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