Councilman Keith Smith

     Keith Smith was elected to Place #4 on the Scottsboro City Council on September 12, 2006. He was elected by a majority vote on the Council to serve as the Council President.

Keith was born and raised in Jackson County, Alabama. He graduated from Section High School in 1966. He immediately enlisted in the United States Army where he chose the career of a Military Policeman. Keith served our county for three years one of which was spent in Vietnam.

In 1971 Keith began his career with the Scottsboro Police Department. He served the citizens of Scottsboro for 35 years. For 26 of those years, he served as the Chief of Police. Keith retired June 30, 2006.

Keith is married to Cynthia Smith. They raised six children in the Scottsboro area and have nine grandchildren. Keith and Cynthia are active members of Agape Baptist Church.

Keith's goal is "to work along with the residents of Scottsboro to assure that the elected officials in our city remain accountable to the people who elected them to office."

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City Council:
  Keith Smith, President
  Matthew Hodges, President Pro tem
  Terry Thomas
  Buddy Simmons
  Josephine Smith
  Gail Duffey, City Clerk

Office Hours:
MONDAY-FRIDAY
8am-4:30pm