Deirdre “Dede” Smith
Deirdre “Dede” Smith | ||
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Dede Smith in June 2011 |
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Party | Democrat | |
For term to start | 2012 | |
Appointed Member
Charlottesville School Board |
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Term Start | July 2000[1] | |
Term End | June 2006[2][3] | |
Term Start | 2004 | |
Term End | 2005 | |
Biographical Information
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Date of birth | October 1, 1955 Age 68 |
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Place of birth | Springfield, Vermont | |
Spouse | Tim Wilson | |
Children | Chris & Leigh | |
Alma mater | University of Michigan, B.S. Microbiology | |
Website | Campaign Website | |
Campaign $ | VPAP | |
Contributions $ | VPAP |
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Deirdre "Dede" Smith is one of three Democrats on the ballot in the 2011 City Council election. [4]
Biography
Smith is a former member of the Charlottesville School Board and an active member of the group Citizens for a Sustainable Water Plan. She also served for a time as director of the Ivy Creek Natural Area. In 2004, Smith was selected as one of the distinguished dozen award given by the Daily Progress[5].
In 2007, Smith co-founded the Citizens for a Sustainable Water Plan, which advocates for a reevaluation of the Community Water Plan to install more environmentally sustainable provisions.[6]
Election 2011
On June 13, Dede Smith announced that she will seek the Democratic nomination to run for Charlottesville City Council. She was nominated in the fifth-round of counting in the party's firehouse primary, with 31 votes over Paul Beyer. [4]
Candidate Profile Resources | |
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Candidate | Dede Smith (D) - Challenger |
Office | Charlottesville City Council |
Election year | 2011 election |
Candidate interviews by Charlottesville Tomorrow | |
Candidate interview transcript | |
Candidate interview audio <mp3player>http://www.cvillepedia.org/mediawiki/images/20110926-Smith.mp3</mp3player> |
Positions
Smith has stated that her highest priority is "to balance the positive aspects of growth and development with the commitment to preserve the natural and historic beauty of Charlottesville."[7]
Meadow Creek Parkway
Smith, along with fellow democratic primary contender Colette Blount, does not support construction of the city portion of the Meadow Creek Parkway[7].
Water Supply
As a member of Citizens for a Sustainable Water Plan, and with primary contenders Blount, Brevy Cannon, and James Halfaday, Smith supports dredging rather than new Ragged Mountain Dam sconstruction.[7][8]
Economy
Smith favors subsidies to help residents in moderate and low-income housing make their homes more energy and water efficient, supports adult education in GED, literacy and skills training for residents lacking the degree and skills needed to get a job. Smith stresses enforcement of Section 3 of the HUD Act to assure that residents are first in line for jobs created as redevelopment of public housing occurs.[7]
Transportation
Smith encourages use of alternative and public transportation to offset the need for more roads, including providing a network of dedicated byways for bikes and pedestrians. Smith would like to expand the Free Trolley model to more popular destinations such as Barracks Road and along other major arteries.[7]
Endorsements
The Piedmont Sierra Club endorsed Smith and Colette Blount[9].
References
- ↑ Web. Charlottesville City Council meeting minutes, .pdf, Council Chambers, City of Charlottesville, 30 June 2000.
- ↑ Web. [1], Will Goldsmith, C-VILLE Weekly, Portico Publications, retrieved 28 May 2011. Print. 9 May 2006 .
- ↑ Web. Charlottesville City Council meeting minutes, .pdf, Council Chambers, City of Charlottesville, 30 June 2003.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Web. Recount confirms Democratic Council noms, Graham Moomaw, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, August 22, 2011, retrieved August 23, 2011.
- ↑ Web. List of Daily Progress Distinguished Dozen, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, retrieved November 15, 2010.
- ↑ Web. [2]
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Web. Democratic hopefuls weigh in on the issues, Graham Moomaw, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, 14 August 2011, retrieved 15 August 2011.
- ↑ Web. FLAWS- Tripled rates, spun numbers, and Conservancy conflicts: Why the war on dredging slogs on, Hawes Spencer, The Hook, Better Publications LLC, Thursday Jul 28th, 2011
- ↑ Web. Piedmont Sierra Club endorses Blount and Smith for City Council, Chiara Canzi, C-VILLE Weekly, Portico Publications, August 4th 03:26pm
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