Vance Smith
Vance Smith lives in Pine Mountain, Georgia. Smith earned a B.S. in economics from Columbus State University in 1974. His career experience includes owning and operating Vance Smith Contracting & Consulting, LLC, and working as the president and CEO of Vance Smith Construction Company. Smith has served as the president and CEO of the Harris County Chamber of Commerce, the commissioner of the Georgia Department of Transportation, and the chair of the Harris County Commission.
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Economy, jobs & cost of living: “Our area takes advantage of a growing economy”
(Campaign website) Health care: “We advance Georgia-focused, free-market based healthcare reform”
(Campaign website) At the Capitol, I will continue to lead to ensure that: “Our children have all the tools they need to succeed”
(Campaign website) Guns & Second Amendment: “We fight hard to preserve our values. It should never be controversial to kneel to pray, stand for our Flag, support the 2nd Amendment, or protect life from conception.”
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BACKGROUND Data Center Activist and Graphic Designer: “Eight years ago, my husband and I bought a beautiful property in Fayette County - our "forever home". In 2024 we found out that a large substation was going to be built within view of our idyllic backyard in order to power the QTS data center six miles away. We felt we had no choice but to sell and move farther south in order to enjoy the rural lifestyle that drew us to Georgia.”
(Campaign website) BACKGROUND Data Center Activist and Graphic Designer: “Having previously fallen in love with the small town of LaGrange, we found a property on the lake and settled in. Within a few months 3 data centers were proposed for LaGrange.”
(Campaign website) Education & schools: “Since then, I have become a leader of Troup County Anti-Data Center Coalition. We work with affected citizens on community organization, host town halls for education, and guide opposition.”
(Campaign website) BACKGROUND Data Center Activist and Graphic Designer: “Additionally, we consult with counties and municipalities all over Georgia in order to enact moratoriums and create strong ordinances to protect citizens and their property, and to preserve rural character. Although I am running as a Democrat, I work daily with people of all races, religions, and political ideology in order to accomplish these goals.”
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