About Smith: A marketing executive and human behaviorist by trade, Smith has helped manage brads including Coors, Tyson Foods and US WEST. She has worked as a public school teacher, and has owned her own marketing consulting business.Smith earned a bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University, and a master's degree from Regis University.More information: www.smith4jeffco.com; marti4jeffco@gmail.com; 720-577-5863Why should voters choose you for this office?By promoting a smart, fiscally responsible and efficient County Government we ensure a vibrant future for citizens and businesses. More progressive ideas and transparent communications will foster seamless processes and raise the expectation to best practices in county government. I care about: open space, balanced community, senior services, affordable housing, job creation, self-sustaining families, fiscal responsibility, conservation and managed growth.Describe an accomplishment that best illustrates your effectiveness as a leader.I learned quickly as a business analyst that potential customers will tell you what they want if you ask. I have modeled that successful approach to listen to customers, be honest, put the customer first, and do what you say you will do. In turn, I have supported my teams with the same commitment. As a commissioner I will follow the same values and behaviors to support Jeffco citizens and businesses.How will you help address the county's growing senior population?We must support our seniors with options and resources, as well as guidance for family caregivers for their parents and relatives. Their quality of life is dependent on appropriate services to age safely in place in an accessible, affordable, and familiar environment. The development of new affordable senior housing is needed to transition through the stages of life. The county can provide direct services as well as support agencies that care for our seniors.What other issue would you want to focus on while in office?When elected I would strive to create a SMART government plan that would raise the transparency of the commissioners' office through better technology and seamless communications both internal and external. Today Jeffco has fallen behind Adams, Boulder and Denver Counties in executing best practices for communicating with their citizens and businesses.What else should voters know about you?I have decided to run for Jefferson County Commissioner because I see opportunity where others see the roadblock. I have significant education, leadership experience and budget management to be the preferred choice. As your county commissioner I will work with community leaders, citizens, city managers and the other commissioners to plan, direct and deliver on the untapped potential to help the county, businesses and citizens to thrive.
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