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Smithfield Town Council

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4
Term
4 years
Candidates
5
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The town council sets Smithfield's budget, taxes and ordinances.

A. Russ MacConnell

No party listed

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No documented position found.

Gene S. Monroe Jr.

No party listed

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No documented position found.

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Jeff D. BrooksCandidate-submitted photo — Cardinal News voter guide

Jeff D. Brooks

No party listedIncumbent

Smithfield Town Council member

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  • Supports limiting special use permits for residential development.
  • Pledges a balanced budget without tax increases.
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  1. Supports limiting special use permits for residential development.

    How to vote in Isle of Wight County: candidate questionnaire (Cardinal News, via ElectUp)

    Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com

    “We must adhere to our current zoning regulations, limit special use permitting and strengthening them so as to not destroy our local town.”
  2. Pledges a balanced budget without tax increases.

    How to vote in Isle of Wight County: candidate questionnaire (Cardinal News, via ElectUp)

    Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com

    “ensure we are making fiscally responsible decisions while avoiding tax increases but keeping our budget balanced.”

Valerie Cofer Butler

No party listedIncumbent

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No documented position found.

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