Agenda
Sean Smith believes we need to revitalize the American dream. In Jackson County, Sean Smith remains focused on the kitchen-table issues that impact working families throughout our community. Sean believes that it is the government’s obligation to promote Fair Taxes, Safety, and Continually Improving Services our community. Sean Smith’s agenda for Jackson County aims to do exactly that.
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He is committed to transparency, accountability, and real progress. Sean is dedicated to serving all the people of this great community.
Fair Taxes
Protecting your paycheck with responsible, transparent taxation.
Sean Smith is committed to making Jackson County’s tax system fair, predictable, and accountable.
Homeowners and small businesses across our communities deserve transparency in how tax dollars are assessed and spent.
Sean believes in holding the county assessor and budgeting processes to the highest standards—so working families aren’t blindsided by skyrocketing property taxes.
Key Priorities:
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Advocate for accurate and timely property assessments based on real market data
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Demand transparency in how county tax dollars are allocated and spent
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Work to eliminate unnecessary fees and unfunded mandates that burden taxpayers
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Ensure that tax increases are thoroughly justified and publicly vetted
Safety
Prioritizing safe neighborhoods through smart, accountable law enforcement.
Every resident of Jackson County—urban, suburban, or rural—deserves to feel safe in their home and neighborhood.
Sean Smith supports strategic investments in law enforcement, emergency response, and crime prevention programs that actually work.
He champions partnerships that balance accountability and effectiveness across our sheriff’s office, prosecutors, and community safety initiatives.
Key Priorities:
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Support adequate staffing and training for local law enforcementInvest in countywide emergency preparedness and response infrastructure
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Expand crime prevention efforts, especially in areas seeing increased violence
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Promote transparency and accountability in public safety spending and operations
Services
Delivering the local services you need—efficiently and effectively.
Jackson County provides essential services that impact daily life—from roads and bridges to public health and parks.
Sean Smith is focused on delivering these services reliably and equitably across all communities, ensuring tax dollars are working where they matter most.
His goal is to modernize how the county operates and make government more responsive to real needs.
Key Priorities:
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Improve road and bridge maintenance in both urban and rural areas
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Strengthen public health services and access to behavioral health resources
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Invest in park systems and community spaces to enhance quality of life
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Streamline permitting, licensing, and customer service at the county level
Have We Had Enough?
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People in Jackson County are tired of being ignored by leaders who are out of touch and slow to act. While some politicians protect the status quo and dodge accountability, working families are dealing with rising costs, growing safety concerns, and county services that fall short. Sean Smith believes local government should work for the people—not for insiders or personal agendas. That means putting taxpayers first, prioritizing public safety, and delivering results with transparency and urgency. It’s time for leadership that shows up, listens, and gets things done.
After decades of control by Special Interests and Insiders, we've all had ENOUGH!
ENOUGH - High Taxes
ENOUGH - Rising Crime
ENOUGH - Hard to Access Services
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ENOUGH - Insiders looking out for THEMSELVES and ignoring what we all need!