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'''Deirdre "Dede" 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 [[Daily Progress Distinguished Dozen|distinguished dozen]] award given by the Daily Progress<ref name="dp12">{{cite-progress|title=List of Daily Progress Distinguished Dozen|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/lifestyles/cdp-lifestyles/2009/oct/23/distinguished_dozen-ar-99141/|author=|pageno=|printdate=October 23, 2009|publishdate=|accessdate=November 15, 2010|cturl=}}</ref>.
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==Community Involvement==
'''Deirdre "Dede" Smith''' served one term on the Charlottesville [[City Council]] from 2012 to 2015. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Dems sweep City Council elections|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/nov/08/dems-sweep-city-council-elections-ar-1445168/|author=Graham Moomaw|pageno=|printdate=|publishdate=November 8, 2011|accessdate=November 8, 2011|cturl=}}</ref> <ref name="primary">{{cite-progress|title=Recount confirms Democratic Council noms|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/aug/22/recount-confirms-democratic-council-noms-ar-1255060/|author=Graham Moomaw|pageno=|printdate=August 22, 2011|publishdate=August 22, 2011|accessdate=August 23, 2011|cturl=}}</ref>


Smith served as the director of the Ivy Creek Foundation from 1993-2007.  
Smith was elected as vice mayor on January 6, 2014. {{fact}}
 
She was a candidate in the [[2015 election]]. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=So far, five Democrats to vie for 3 City Council nominations in June primary|url=http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/so-far-five-democrats-to-vie-for-city-council-nominations/article_954ef274-bc85-11e4-b650-53413ae7e877.html|author=Staff Reports|pageno=|printdate=February 25, 2015|publishdate=February 24, 2015|accessdate=February 25, 2015}}</ref>
 
She is currently on the steering committee of Equity and Progress in Charlottesville, a group calling for greater transparency in city government <ref>{{cite web|title=Fenwick, Long announce bids for City Council|url=http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/26768-fenwick-long-announce-bids-for-city-council/|author=Sean Tubbs|work=|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=March 24, 2017|accessdate=March 29, 2017}}</ref>.
 
==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 [[Daily Progress Distinguished Dozen|distinguished dozen]] award given by the Daily Progress<ref name="dp12">{{cite-progress|title=List of Daily Progress Distinguished Dozen|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/lifestyles/cdp-lifestyles/2009/oct/23/distinguished_dozen-ar-99141/|author=|pageno=|printdate=October 23, 2009|publishdate=|accessdate=November 15, 2010|cturl=}}</ref>.


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.<ref>{{cite web|title=|url=http://cvillewater.info/home.html#issue|author=|work=|publisher=|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web|title=|url=http://cvillewater.info/home.html#issue|author=|work=|publisher=|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=}}</ref>


==Election 2011==
==[[2011 election]] for City Council==
On June 13, Dede Smith announced that she will seek the Democratic nomination to run for [[Charlottesville City Council]].
{{2011 election/CityCouncil}}
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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. <ref name="primary"/> She was the top vote-getter in the general election with 4,213 votes. {{fact}}


==Issues==
===Campaign announcement===
Questions and answers published in [[The Daily Progress]] on August 14, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Democratic hopefuls weigh in on the issues|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/aug/13/democratic-hopefuls-weigh-issues-ar-1237089/|author=Graham Moomaw|work=|publisher=The Daily Progress|location=|publishdate=14 August 2011|accessdate=15 August 2011}}</ref>
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'''Do you support construction of the Meadow Creek Parkway in the city?'''
===Democratic Primary Video===
:Let me say first that I sympathize with residents who live on and near Park Street; the traffic there can be unbearable. But, I don’t believe that the Meadow Creek Parkway is the answer. It was never intended to be a stand-alone solution to the congestion on Route 29. Doubling as the “Eastern Connector,” it will be a magnet for cars trying to get from Route 29 to I-64, and increase cutthrough traffic in city neighborhoods as congestion in Pantops worsens. If the road is built, my priority will be to make the interchange pedestrian and bike friendly.


'''Do you support the approved water supply plan or a different approach?'''
:One reason this issue is so contentious is that two goals have become intertwined: providing drought protection and increasing stream flows to Moormans River.We can achieve both goals more economically, and with less environmental damage, if we address them separately. We can improve flow to the Moormans immediately by modernizing the stream release pipe in Sugar Hollow dam. New studies confirm that dredging will provide enough water for at least 40 years and this will benefit the Rivanna River below the dam.We can prevent the loss of invaluable city-owned resources if we work together to find mutually beneficial solutions.


'''What is the most important thing the city can do to create jobs?'''
:First and foremost, we must assure that each and every child can walk across the stage as a senior at CHS and receive a high school diploma. Secondly, we need to be sure that our educational system prepares young people for local jobs, matching skills with available jobs.Thirdly, and related to job skills training, we should consider developing a workforce identity here in Charlottesville and create an environment that is supportive of that job market, such as biotechnology or cottage industries.That means developing both the infrastructure and the incentives to attract and support these opportunities.


'''Does the city have an affordable housing problem? What should council do?'''
{{Candidate profile
:Yes, but we also have an affordability problem that goes beyond housing. Charlottesville has some of the highest water and gas rates in the state — rates that are controlled by the city.We have families forced out of their homes because they can’t pay their utilities bills.The age and condition of low-income housing exacerbates the problem when families can’t afford to upgrade their homes to become more efficient and thus must bear the greatest burden of increased rates. I favor subsidies to help residents in moderate and low-income housing make their homes more energy and water efficient.
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'''What should the city do on the issue of addressing poverty?'''
===Positions===
:Education and the availability of jobs are key. Breaking the cycle of poverty is difficult without assuring that all our children receive a good education. At the same time, the city needs to support adult education in GED, literacy and skills training for residents lacking the degree and skills needed to get a job.The city must also enforce Section 3 of the HUD Act to assure that residents are first in line for jobs created as redevelopment of public housing occurs.We must address the barriers to finding and keeping a job such as reliable transportation and childcare services.
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."<ref name=hopefuls/>


'''What is the city’s biggest challenge in transportation?'''
====Meadow Creek Parkway====
:By encouraging city residents to use alternative and public transportation, we can offset the need for more roads and build a culture of respect for sharing the roads we have. The best way to do so is to provide a safe and connected network of dedicated byways for bikes and pedestrians. Safety is a critical concern for bicyclists as is access to sidewalks and safe road crossings for pedestrians.We should also take a lesson from the success of the free trolley and expand that model to more popular destinations such as Barracks Road and along other major arteries.
Smith, along with fellow democratic primary contender [[Colette Blount]], does not support construction of the [[McIntire Road Extended|city portion of the Meadow Creek Parkway]]<ref name=hopefuls>{{cite-progress|title=Democratic hopefuls weigh in on the issues|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/aug/13/democratic-hopefuls-weigh-issues-ar-1237089/|author=Graham Moomaw|publishdate=14 August 2011|accessdate=15 August 2011}}</ref>.


'''What will be your top priority if elected?'''
====Water Supply====
:My highest priority is to balance the positive aspects of growth and development with the commitment to preserve the natural and historic beauty of Charlottesville.To do so, we must implement innovative solutions when dealing with aging infrastructure and the impact of development on our quality of life. Growth is inevitable.Therefore, we should use a multi-dimensional analysis of the impact of any new development on schools, neighborhoods and the environment (e.g., landscape and stormwater management). If elected, I will work tirelessly to keep Charlottesville the jewel that it is and make it even better for current and future residents.
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.<ref name=hopefuls/><ref name=flaws>{{cite-hook|url=http://www.readthehook.com/99648/flaws-tripled-rates-spun-numbers-and-conservancy-conflicts-why-war-dredging-slogs|title=FLAWS- Tripled rates, spun numbers, and Conservancy conflicts: Why the war on dredging slogs on|author=Hawes Spencer|publishdate= Thursday Jul 28th, 2011}}</ref>
 
====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.<ref name=hopefuls/>
 
====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 [[Charlottesville Area Transit|Free Trolley]] model to more popular destinations such as Barracks Road and along other major arteries.<ref name=hopefuls/>
 
===Endorsements===
The [[Piedmont Sierra Club]] endorsed Smith and [[Colette Blount]]<ref name=sierrablountsmith>{{cite-cville|url=http://www.c-ville.com/Blog/This_Just_In/Piedmont_Sierra_Club_endorses_Blount_and_Smith_for_City_Council/?act=post|title=Piedmont Sierra Club endorses Blount and Smith for City Council|author=Chiara Canzi|publishdate=August 4th 03:26pm}}</ref>.


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Latest revision as of 23:20, 24 July 2019

Deirdre “Dede” Smith
20110612- Smith.jpg
Dede Smith (D)

Term Start 2012
Term End 2015
Preceded by David Brown (D)
Succeeded by Mike Signer (D)

Term Start July 2000[1]
Term End June 2006[2][3]

Term Start 2004
Term End 2005

Biographical Information

Date of birth October 1, 1955
Age 68
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 served one term on the Charlottesville City Council from 2012 to 2015. [4] [5]

Smith was elected as vice mayor on January 6, 2014. [citation needed]

She was a candidate in the 2015 election. [6]

She is currently on the steering committee of Equity and Progress in Charlottesville, a group calling for greater transparency in city government [7].

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[8].

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.[9]

2011 election for City Council

Candidates Votes %
Satyendra Huja (D) incumbent 4,608 33.3
Kathleen Galvin (D) 4,601 33.2
Deirdre “Dede” Smith (D) 4,547 41.2
Bob Fenwick (I) 2,539 53.7
Brandon Collins (I) 1,477 31.2
Andrew Williams (I) 994 25.0
Scott Bandy (I) 399 3.6
Paul Long (I) 313 7.9
Write-In 133 3.0
Source: City of Charlottesville[10]


Each voter could vote for up to three candidates. 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. [5] She was the top vote-getter in the general election with 4,213 votes. [citation needed]

Campaign announcement

<vimeo>25045021</vimeo>

Democratic Primary Video

Candidate Profile Resources
Candidate Dede Smith (D) - Challenger
Office Charlottesville City Council
Election year 2011 election
Logo-small25.jpg Candidate interviews by Charlottesville Tomorrow
Candidate interview transcript
Candidate interview audio

<mp3player>http://www.cvillepedia.org/mediawiki/images/20110926-Smith.mp3</mp3player>
Source website


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."[11]

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[11].

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.[11][12]

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.[11]

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.[11]

Endorsements

The Piedmont Sierra Club endorsed Smith and Colette Blount[13].

References

  1. Web. Charlottesville City Council meeting minutes, .pdf, Council Chambers, City of Charlottesville, 30 June 2000.
  2. Web. [1], Will Goldsmith, C-VILLE Weekly, Portico Publications, retrieved 28 May 2011. Print. 9 May 2006 .
  3. Web. Charlottesville City Council meeting minutes, .pdf, Council Chambers, City of Charlottesville, 30 June 2003.
  4. Web. Dems sweep City Council elections, Graham Moomaw, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, November 8, 2011, retrieved November 8, 2011.
  5. 5.0 5.1 Web. Recount confirms Democratic Council noms, Graham Moomaw, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, August 22, 2011, retrieved August 23, 2011.
  6. Web. So far, five Democrats to vie for 3 City Council nominations in June primary, Staff Reports, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, February 24, 2015, retrieved February 25, 2015.
  7. Web. Fenwick, Long announce bids for City Council, Sean Tubbs, Charlottesville Tomorrow, March 24, 2017, retrieved March 29, 2017.
  8. Web. List of Daily Progress Distinguished Dozen, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, retrieved November 15, 2010.
  9. Web. [2]
  10. Web. Official Results November 8, 2011 General Election, City of Charlottesville, 8 Nov. 2011, retrieved 15 Nov. 2011.
  11. 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 Web. Democratic hopefuls weigh in on the issues, Graham Moomaw, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, 14 August 2011, retrieved 15 August 2011.
  12. 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
  13. 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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