Elect Joff Smith for Worcester City Council

In tough fiscal times like these we can do things the same old way, or we can use this challenge as a call for reform in government. For example, I have supported the redirection of over $50M from employee health care expenses to direct City services such as education and public safety. I have also helped save the taxpayers and the City of Worcester over $1M on its energy bills.

I have been a vocal leader in the fight against the Asian Longhorned Beetle. I stood up and challenged the USDA’s clear cutting approach to eradicate the beetle which has resulted in saving thousands of non-infested trees, and positively changing the way the program is operated. In addition, I have secured funding for a huge tree replanting effort this fall, while also working as a Steering Committee member of the Worcester Tree Initiative.

I support leasing city assets such as parking garages and meters to provide funding to resurface our streets and sidewalks in need.

I helped make PILOT a reality, as we now have money from colleges going towards the library and parks every year.

I am a hardworking and active city councilor. I regularly attend neighborhood meetings and meet with residents of District 1 on a regular basis. I return all constituent phone calls and work with them to solve their issues.

Key Accomplishments on the City Council:

Voted for the lowest residential tax rate to keep property taxes as low as possible for homeowners.
Supported the redirection of over $50M from employee health care expenses to direct City services such as education and public safety, and reduced the pension liability by $120M.

Saved the taxpayers and the City of Worcester over $1M on its energy bills by working with World Energy, a local company.

Saved Shore Park from being closed, and made improvements to the facility such as tearing down the barbed wire fence surrounding it.
Negotiated a deal for the city to buy the triangle of land containing the World War II memorial in the Indian Hill/Ararat St. neighborhood to preserve it as park land forever, and make sure it is properly maintained.
Attends neighborhood crime watch groups regularly throughout the district.
Voted to increase the lifeline rate for eligible elderly ratepayers to reduce their water/sewer bills.
Voted to increase the property tax exemption for eligible elderly homeowners.
Secured additional funding to resurface streets and sidewalks throughout the district.
Helped launch a new office for a Fortune 100 company in Worcester which continues to create new jobs.
Working to get a new state of the art park funded at Indian Hill.
Worked to get lights installed at the Joe Schwartz Little League baseball field.
Worked to make improvements to Duffy Field.
Worked with the Worcester College Consortium to form an online internship program for area college students and businesses.
Worked to get the tennis court done over at Morgan Park.
Doing unprecedented work as Chair of the Traffic and Parking committee to move petitions more rapidly through the committee in order to enhance the quality of life throughout Worcester.
Returns all constituent phone calls in a timely manner, and work with them to solve their issues. I also hold office hours for anyone interested in meeting with me.