Graham Smith

I live in Mountain Brook with my two elementary-age sons and husband, Harrison, who is an attorney and graduate of Mountain Brook High School. I grew up on Long Island, graduated from Washington & Lee University and later received an MBA from The University of Alabama.

My experience in government, business, and education has given me the skills and relationships necessary to serve our community on the City Council.

I am a problem solver and critical thinker who loves finding workable solutions that can positively impact peoples’ lives. I believe in the importance of civic responsibility and volunteerism as a way to pay forward the many benefits we have received from past generations. If elected, I would give thoughtful and caring consideration to all issues to bring our community and our children closer together and ensure that Mountain Brook continues to be a place we can be proud to call home.

City Council elections should be about finding people who are dedicated and experienced to do solid work for the city – NOT about political grandstanding or advancing personal agendas. Here are a few key issues I would tackle as a member of the City Council.

• Ensuring transparent communication between the City and residents.
• Addressing neighborhood flooding concerns.
• Thoughtful redevelopment of Brookwood Village.
• Improving our parks and athletic fields.
• Implementing a new garbage/recycling program.
• Completing capital improvements at our schools.
• Supporting local businesses.
• Ensuring that our tax dollars are spent in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Adding to our sidewalk system.
• Making sure our first responders are trained, prepared, and have needed equipment.
• Addressing the unfunded actuarial accrued pension liability issue.