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Benji Smith
Office history
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancebusiness/
https://www.benjiformemphis.com/
Director of National Sales DanceFloor USA ยท 2003 to present
Personal Statement
Benji Smith is a devoted father and husband who made Memphis his home more than 30 years ago. He enjoys skateboarding, dancing, and exploring the great outdoors. These activities are more than just hobbies for Benji. They're an embodiment of his commitment to living a balanced, healthy, and engaged lifestyle. This is also reflected in his involvement as a trained ballroom dancer, as well as youth engagement within the skating community.
Creativity and enterprise are at the heart of his vision for Memphis. As your future Memphis City Council member for Super District 9-Position 1, he is committed to driving initiatives that encourage innovation, stimulate economic growth, and provide opportunities for every citizen to realize their potential.
Empathy is central to his outlook on public service. Benji believes in listening before speaking and understanding before acting. He is committed to understanding the diverse perspectives of our community, to engaging with the realities that our neighbors face every day, and to implementing policies that address their unique needs and aspirations.
Public filings
Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record โ search by last name on each.
Tennessee โ Shelby County campaign finance (Memphis City Council, Dist. 9, Pos. 1)
- Smith, Benji - CFD 4th Quarter 2023 โ filed 01/24/24
- Smith, Benji - CFD 3rd Quarter 2023 โ filed 10/06/23
- Smith, Benji - CFD Pre-General 2023.pdf โ filed 09/26/23
- Smith, Benji - Appointment of Treasurer 2023.pdf โ filed 07/05/23
Tennessee โ campaign finance (search)
- State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) โ Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Smith”, and submit.
Tennessee โ statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates โ Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Smith”and, if needed, select the applicable position.