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Charles B. Smith Sr.
Democratic · Florida · 2026Biography
Business executive and co-founder, president and CEO of Manatee Harvesting Co. Inc., per his campaign site. At age 26 he became the first African American elected to the Palmetto City Commission, was re-elected four times and served as Vice Mayor, and he previously served as a Manatee County Commissioner, including as 2nd Vice Chairman and Port Authority Commissioner, per his campaign site. Charles B. Smith Sr. appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Manatee County Commissioner District 2, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
Top Priorities
- Improving housing conditions
- Encouraging smart growth that benefits all residents
- Revitalizing the local economy and fostering business growth
Per the campaign site.
On the ballot
Manatee County Commissioner District 2 · Florida · 2026
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