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J. David Smith

City of Williamsport Government Study Commissioner (up to seven seats)

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Background

J. David Smith is a retired attorney and former solicitor for the City of Williamsport and Lycoming County. He was elected to the Williamsport Government Study Commission in the May 19, 2026 primary and was chosen as its chair.

Sources: Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport Sun-Gazette

What the candidate has said

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  • Home rule study

    Smith said, “If you vote yes, we do the study. It’s at no cost,” and explained that if voters dislike the study’s recommendations, they could reject them at the polls in 2027.

    WVIA News

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