Author: Ellen Smith
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Campaign Announcement – 2026
This appeared in The Oak Ridger newspaper on October 8, 2026. See it online at https://www.oakridger.com/story/news/politics/elections/candidate-profiles/2026/10/06/ellen-smith-announces-run-for-oak-ridge-city-council/92101370007/ Oak Ridge City Council member Ellen Smith has announced her candidacy for re-election in November 2026. A long-serving Council member, when asked why she wants to continue she says: “I don’t think I am finished with the role. I…
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Who is Ellen Smith?
Well, I’m a current member of Oak Ridge City Council and I’m seeking re-election in November 2026. I came onto Council in 2007 as an outspoken environmentalist who opposed certain city initiatives. Nearly two decades later, I am a veteran city official (served from 2007 to 2012 and from 2014 until now) and I still…