Council Member Keith Smith, A Community Leader.
Mr. Smith has served the citizens of the City of Scottsboro, Alabama for nearly 48 years in various capacities. First as a Police Officer, then our Police Chief for 26 years, now serving on the Scottsboro City Council for 3 consecutive terms, 12 years. I have not always agreed with Keith, but I have the utmost respect for this Peace Officer, Government Steward, and Outstanding Citizen of Scottsboro, Alabama. When no one else on the City Council would ask the challenging questions, Keith could be counted on to do his civic duty. Now Keith will take his place with the many others serving in the most important position of our local government, CITIZEN. (photo by G. Morgan)
Biography from the City of Scottsboro Web Site
Keith Smith was elected to Place #4 on the Scottsboro City Council on September 12, 2006.
Mr. Smith was born and raised in Jackson County, Alabama. He graduated from Section High School in 1966. He immediately enlisted in the United States Army where he chose the career of a Military Policeman. Mr. Smith served our county for three years one of which was spent in Vietnam.
In 1971 Mr. Smith began his career with the Scottsboro Police Department. He served the citizens of Scottsboro for 35 years. For 26 of those years, he served as the Chief of Police. He retired June 30, 2006.
Mr. Smith is married to Cynthia Smith. They raised six children in the Scottsboro area and have nine grandchildren. Keith and Cynthia are active members of Agape Baptist Church.
Chief Smith, Scottsboro Police Department photo (Fair Use for non-profit news reporting)
Jackson County Sentinel article of Mr. Smith's last run for City Council: "Keith Smith says he’s probably always been a little bit of a politician. After Tuesday night, it might could be said he’s full fledged now. Smith won a third term on the Scottsboro City Council . . ."
A few photo's from this blog (photos by G. Morgan).
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