Newark, California. Live, work, shop & play

Mayor David W. Smith

Mayor Smith was born November 17, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan. He is married to Marsha L. Smith and has two children, two stepchildren, and five grandchildren. He enjoys playing trombone in the YOWZA! Band and Newark Symphonic Winds, golfing, cycling, and fishing.

EDUCATION
Calumet (Michigan) High School, 1963
Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration/Industrial Management, 1967
Louisiana State University, MBA Coursework

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
1967-1979, Ethyl Corp., VisQueen Plastics Division, Plant Manager
1979-2006, Oatey Supply Chain Services, Vice President - Retail Division
2006-Present, Ohlone College, Executive Director, Ohlone College Foundation

GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE
1976 Elected to Newark City Council
1978 Elected Mayor, City of Newark, serving 15th consecutive term – (The most senior Mayor currently serving in California and 2nd in Mayoral seniority in the USA.)
Trustee (Executive Committee), United States Conference of Mayors
Past Membership Committee Chair, United States Conference of Mayors
Past Nominating Committee Chair, United States Conference of Mayors
Arts Committee, United States Conference of Mayors
Education Committee, United States Conference of Mayors
Past President, Alameda County Conference of Mayors
Past Chair, Alameda County Transportation Authority
Past Chair, Tri-City Waste Management Authority
Chair, Newark Redevelopment Agency
Chair, Newark Community Development Advisory Committee
Chair, Newark Disaster Council

AWARDS AND HONORS
Life Member (J.C.I. Senator), U.S. Jaycees
One of California’s Five Outstanding Young Men
Outstanding Young Alumni, Michigan Technological University
Who’s Who in the West
Former member of Mensa
Hometown Hero Award, Newark National Little League
Distinguished Alumni, Calumet High School
2007 Good Scout Award, Boy Scouts of America