Wayne Smith

Walter Ley

Smith files to run for former council seat - RRSpin

Wayne is a former Roanoke Rapids City Councilman. He was first elected in 2013 and served two terms. He ran for re-election in 2019 but did not win. After vowing a comeback last October, he filed for his District 2 seat currently held by Andy Jackson in 2025.

Believes the $2 million in theater funds should be reinvested to pay off debt and avoid using the fund balance to meet the budget.

Economy

Believes the $2 million in theater funds should have its interest reinvested to pay off debt and reduce reliance on the fund balance for the budget.

Public Services

As of September 4, 2025, Wayne Smith did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Supports reinvesting the interest from the $2 million theater fund to pay off debt and reduce fund balance withdrawals for the budget.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

Andy Jackson

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