Owen Smith has 15 years of infrastructure and public service experience, focusing on transportation safety, fair labor practice advocacy, and project oversight. Owen is committed to investing in a community that values parks, schools, and local businesses. Owen served on the Newburyport Water and Sewer Commission, and, as City Councilor, will continue to:

• Encourage good local governance

• Recognize infrastructure and policy vulnerabilities

• Identify funding opportunities to progress city goals

As City Councilor, Owen will advocate to:

• Improve the safety of Low Street and Hale Street corridors

• Ensure timely approval of city projects to minimize cost escalation

• Promote development of the Youth Services Center