Smithfield Town Council · Nov 3, 2026
A. Russ
MacConnell
A. Russ MacConnell 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 MacConnellYou’re reading
- 05Gene S. Monroe Jr.
Background
- About
- Former vice president of the Cypress Creek Homeowners Association in Smithfield.
On the record: A. Russ MacConnell
7 sourced01Pierceville property3 sourced positions
written answer published by the Smithfield Times
Said he disagrees with buying the property without knowing what the town would do with it.
While I disagree with the purchase of this property without knowing what we would do with it, we must now come together and create a planned use.”
Own statementSmithfield Times · Oct 1, 2026Link
written answer published by the Smithfield Times
Said the property should generate enough revenue to cover its debt and operating costs.
I believe it needs to generate sufficient revenues so that its current debt and future operational costs do not impose an additional burden on town residents.”
Own statementSmithfield Times · Oct 1, 2026Link
as reported by the Smithfield Times
Urged the council at an April public hearing to back out of the purchase contract until an independent appraisal was done.
until such time that we have obtained an independent appraisal”
Own statementSmithfield Times · Jun 5, 2026Link
02Flock cameras1 sourced position
written answer published by the Smithfield Times
Said he supports continued use of Flock cameras by the Smithfield Police Department.
Short answer – yes, I support the continued use of Flock cameras by the Smithfield Police Department.”
Own statementSmithfield Times · Sep 16, 2026Link
03Short-term rentals1 sourced position
written answer published by the Smithfield Times
Said each request for a year-round short-term rental permit should be considered case by case.
I believe that every request should be considered on a case by case basis taking into account location, house type/size, and neighborhood consideration.”
Own statementSmithfield Times · Oct 9, 2026Link
04Housing density1 sourced position
written answer published by the Smithfield Times
Said he would have voted against the higher density approved for Wellington and Cypress Creek.
As a town council member, my vote would have been against approving higher density.”
Own statementSmithfield Times · Sep 10, 2026Link
05Tourism1 sourced position
written answer published by the Smithfield Times
Said the council should continue its support of the Smithfield-Isle of Wight Convention & Visitors Bureau.
I think the best thing the Town Council can do is continue its strong support of the Smithfield-Isle of Wight Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB).”
Own statementSmithfield TimesLink
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