V. Jesse Smith
City of Palmdale, Member of the City Council, 5th District
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Overview
V. Jesse Smith is a labor representation specialist.1 He served four years on the Palmdale Planning Commission.2 As a commissioner, he decided on conditional use permits, housing proposals, and updates to land-use laws and regulations.2 He also serves as a hearing officer for parking citations in Palmdale.2 In 2013, Smith was a plaintiff in a California Voting Rights Act lawsuit that blocked the city from certifying an at-large council election, which a court found diluted Latino and African-American votes.3 He chairs the Antelope Valley African-American Leadership Council.2
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $870
- Cash on hand
- $710
| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Not reported | |
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Endorsements
Sources
- V. Jesse Smith, Palmdale City Council District 5 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire, Los Angeles Daily News. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Pastor V. Jesse Smith, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- JAUREGUI v. CITY OF PALMDALE (2014) | FindLaw, FindLaw. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Ballot Recommendations - SEIU2015, SEIU Local 2015. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Midterm Election: LA County Federation of Labor Endorsements (Official Voter Guide), Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.