Jenna Smith
Candidate for County Commissioner, Marquette County, District 3, Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028
Background
- Occupation
- Human resources professional; former Marquette mayor
Served on the Marquette City Commission from 2017 to 2024, including as mayor from 2019 to 2022. A human resources professional and a member of the Housing Now Marquette County Leadership Council.
Documented positions
Economy & jobs
Opposes data centers in Marquette County.
ReportLeague of Women Voters holds candidate forum for county commissioner candidatesNews coverage · The Mining Journal · miningjournal.net
“All candidates voiced opposition to data centers.”
Pledges focus on economic development and revenue stability.
ReportJenna Smith running for county boardNews coverage · The Mining Journal · miningjournal.net
“delivering quality services, improving economic development opportunities, monitoring environmental upkeep, improving revenue stability, and addressing community needs”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports building county roads to withstand severe storms.
ReportLeague of Women Voters holds candidate forum for county commissioner candidatesNews coverage · The Mining Journal · miningjournal.net
“when you build a road, you put curbs on it that can withstand a 100, 200 or 300 year storm”
Government & transparency
Pledges to use social media to inform residents.
ReportLeague of Women Voters holds candidate forum for county commissioner candidatesNews coverage · The Mining Journal · miningjournal.net
“Smith said that she planned to use social media as a commissioner to keep the public informed”
All sources (3)
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Marquette County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- League of Women Voters holds candidate forum for county commissioner candidates
News coverage · The Mining Journal · miningjournal.net
- Jenna Smith running for county board
News coverage · The Mining Journal · miningjournal.net
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