Smithfield Town Council · Nov 3, 2026
Gene S. Monroe
Jr.
Gene S. Monroe Jr. is running for Smithfield Town Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 4 seats.
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The race · Town Council
- 01Jeff D. BrooksIncumbent
- 02Valerie Cofer ButlerIncumbent
- 03Nicholas F. Hess
- 04A. Russ MacConnell
- 05Gene S. Monroe Jr.You’re reading
Background
- About
- NASA Langley Research Center retiree and vice chairman of Smithfield's Board of Zoning Appeals.
Nicholas F. Hess and Gene S. Monroe Jr. are chairman and vice chairman of the town's Board of Zoning Appeals. Smithfield Times · Jun 19, 2026
On the record: Gene S. Monroe Jr.
6 sourced01Housing density1 sourced position
written answer published by the Smithfield Times
Said every special use permit that would increase residential density must be rejected.
Absolutely not. Every SUP that would increase residential density must be rejected.”
Own statementSmithfield Times · Sep 10, 2026Link
02Flock cameras1 sourced position
written answer published by the Smithfield Times
Said he does not support the police department's continued use of Flock cameras.
I do not support the Smithfield Police Department's continued use of Flock cameras.”
Own statementSmithfield Times · Sep 16, 2026Link
03Short-term rentals1 sourced position
written answer published by the Smithfield Times
Said he is not prepared to allow more short-term rentals until their impact on neighborhoods is understood.
I am not prepared to support allowing more short-term residential rentals in Smithfield until we understand their impact on our neighborhoods.”
Own statementSmithfield Times · Oct 9, 2026Link
04Pierceville property1 sourced position
written answer published by the Smithfield Times
Said the property should become a public, economic, recreational and cultural asset without residential development.
I believe the Pierceville property presents Smithfield with an opportunity to create a valuable public, economic, recreational and cultural asset — without adding residential development or increasing permanent population density.”
Own statementSmithfield Times · Oct 1, 2026Link
05Growth guidance1 sourced position
written answer published by the Smithfield Times
Said he supports Councilman Darren Cutler's five-point guidance to the Planning Commission.
I support Darren Cutler’s five-point guidance to the Planning Commission and its emphasis on following our existing ordinances and Comprehensive Plan.”
Own statementSmithfield Times · Sep 10, 2026Link
06Town finances1 sourced position
written answer published by the Smithfield Times
Said he supports an independent accounting firm analyzing the town's projections.
I support having an independent accounting firm analyze our projections so we understand what we can afford without continually raising taxes and utility rates on citizens already here.”
Own statementSmithfield Times · Sep 1, 2026Link
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