With seven years of experience as a Marquette City Commissioner, including three years as Mayor, and deep roots in this community, I am ready to earn the community's vote for role of County Commissioner and continue serving the people of Marquette County.

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Serving as a County Commissioner has been a dream of mine for some time. Utilizing my professional experience, skills, and personal history, I could make a significant impact in this role. I was born and raised in Marquette County and have lived here for most of my life. I am also the mother of two young girls, ages six and nine, who attend a local public
elementary school. My experiences as a parent currently raising young children in our community provide me with perspective I can offer on behalf of the residents within my district, and the greater community.
 

While serving as a Marquette City Commissioner and Mayor, I represented our citizens, established policies, oversaw the $78 million-dollar annual budget, and oversaw several departments and committees. This work has allowed me to contribute to solutions on workforce housing, economic development, road infrastructure, water rates for residents, broadband, electric vehicle infrastructure, and much more. Through this role, I was also heavily involved with regional partnerships, collaborating with local, state, and federally elected officials and departments. This elected position was term-limited and concluded in 2024.

Additionally, I have been a Human Resources Professional in the Upper Peninsula for over a decade. I currently work with a variety of industries including manufacturing, health care,
construction, and more. My daily interactions with business leaders and job seekers give me a continuous pulse on economic and living conditions within Marquette County and beyond.
 

I have the willingness, and the capacity, to represent the public and serve in this role. Noting the priorities for Marquette County in the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, I am experienced in local government oversight on the priorities listed: delivering quality services, improving economic development opportunities, monitoring environmental upkeep, improving revenue stability, and addressing community needs.

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Please consider supporting me at the polls, ​

Jenna Smith