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 Republican Bill
Smith:
A
Proven Record of
Conservative Leadership to Build Our Communities
A
Fiscal Conservative Who Knows How to Pinch a Penny
Every day as a Niceville City Councilman, and as
Director of Facilities for the Okaloosa School
District, Bill Smith is proving he is conservative
with our tax dollars and he knows how to keep
services up and taxes down. Over the last eight
years as a city councilman, Bill has been part of
every decision made to save tax dollars and maintain
Niceville’s family oriented environment and quality
of life. The city recently earned the distinction
of being voted the best place to
raise children in Florida by Bloomberg Businessweek.com. Bill also is demonstrating his
skills at stretching local tax dollars as
Director of Facilities for the Okaloosa School
District, where he is keeping our schools functional
and safe while dealing with shrinking resources.
Bill recently saved local taxpayers nearly $1
million by securing state funding for the
construction of sidewalks to increase the safety of
children walking to and from schools in
neighborhoods which had no sidewalks. As county
commissioner, Bill Smith will pinch every penny and
get the most out of your hard earned tax dollars.
Qualified to Manage Large Budgets and Taxpayer
Dollars
Dealing with large budgets and meeting community
needs – while making the tough decisions necessary
to be cost effective – is no easy task. As Okaloosa
County Growth Management Director, Director of
Facilities for the Okaloosa School District and a
Niceville City Councilman, Bill Smith has a long
record of efficiently managing large budgets,
meeting local needs, and protecting our tax dollars.
As county commissioner, Bill will make the tough
decisions necessary to both maintain our quality of
life and hold the line on taxes.
Significant Experience in Long-range Planning
Nothing is more important than long-range planning
in maintaining our quality of life. And no other
candidate has more experience and success with
long-range planning than Bill Smith. Bill served as
Okaloosa County Growth Management Director and is
currently Director of Facilities for the Okaloosa
School District. Bill managed the construction and
development of the family friendly Bluewater Bay
Resort and community east of Niceville. He is a two
term president of the Florida Education Facilities
Planning Association, former member of the Niceville
Planning and Zoning Board. Bill Smith will use his
considerable experience in long-range planning and
growth management to prepare our community for
future challenges and to protect our quality of
life.
Leadership to Create Jobs and Grow Our Economy
Bill Smith will bring leadership to help create new
jobs and bring economic growth to our communities.
Bill will utilize Okaloosa County’s existing
resources, such as the Bob Sikes Airport near
Crestview, to help create new industry and new jobs
unrelated to the military or local tourism. Bill
strongly supports partnerships and endeavors which,
in addition to bolstering our economy and providing
jobs, make good use of resources and provide
training or educational opportunities, such as a
local fish hatchery or similar enterprise. Bill’s
vision for economic growth includes the development
of a local “Technology Park” which will provide new
jobs and clean industry for skilled workers in
Okaloosa County today and into the future. With Bill
Smith as county commissioner, Okaloosa County will
be open for business.
Former
Small Business Owner
Bill Smith knows what it is like to balance a tight
budget, meet a payroll every week and efficiently
manage resources. As a former small business owner
involved with several successful Okaloosa County
businesses dating back to 1972, Bill also knows the
importance of providing true customer service. As
our county commissioner, Bill will use his business
experience to make government more cost effective
and taxpayer friendly.
Resourceful Problem Solver
With a history of public service dating back over
three decades, Republican Bill Smith has learned the
best way to solve problems is to plan ahead and work
hard to avoid them in the first place. When
unforeseen problems do arise, we can trust Bill
Smith to use the experience and insight gained as a
teacher, public servant, business owner, planner,
manager and civic volunteer to find sensible,
cost-effective solutions.
Protecting Senior Citizens
Bill Smith is keenly aware that senior citizens on
fixed incomes are often hurt most whenever the cost
of living increases. Many of our retired residents
rely on fixed incomes that make any increase in
property or other taxes difficult to financially
manage. Bill considers it a duty to protect
low-income seniors from higher costs associated with
local government. Also, with Okaloosa County’s
senior population growing, Bill will prepare for the
future and help make Okaloosa County more “senior
friendly” by
working with partners in the public,
private and nonprofit sectors to develop programs
which will allow senior citizens to live independent
lifestyles and enjoy a high quality of life.
Long
History of Public Service
Republican Bill Smith has a commitment to our
community, families and senior citizens which goes
back 35 years or more. Bill is a dedicated local
“Tools for Schools” volunteer recognized nationally
for his contribution to our schools. His commitment
and hard work on behalf of our youth and youth
sports has been recognized by the All Sports
Association of Northwest Florida, which has awarded
Bill Lifetime Membership. Bill’s public service
includes immense support and close association with
members of the military and our local bases. Bill
has been named both Honorary Commander of 33rd
Fighter Wing, Eglin AFB and Honorary Commander of
513th EWS, Eglin AFB. Bill’s dedication to public
service, local military, youth and community will
help him be a better county commissioner.
PROVEN. CONSERVATIVE. PROBLEM SOLVER. |
