Wayne Smith is the Best Candidate for Texarkana, Arkansas Mayor

On November 2, 2010 the voters in Texarkana, Arkansas will elect a new Mayor.  I am Wayne Smith and I'd like tell you why I am the best qualified candidate for the position. 

I want to take a moment of your time and tell you why you should vote for Wayne Smith.

I am a Texarkana, Arkansas native, a Vietnam Veteran, and have nearly 40 years experience in a supervisory, management, executive, and senior executive positions within Federal, State, and private agencies.

I attended Fairview Elementary school from 1955-1961.  From 1961-1964 I attended Jefferson Avenue Junior High and completed my Senior High School years (1964-1967) at Arkansas High School in Texarkana, Arkansas.

In November 1967 I entered the U. S. Army at Fort Polk, Louisiana and became Private Wayne Smith.  Upon completion of Basic Training I was selected to attend Leadership Preparation Course at Fort Polk, LA.  After Advanced Training I was transferred to Germany.  While stationed in Germany I was selected to attend 7th Army NCO Academy, graduating with Honors.  I was promoted to Sergeant E-5 during my tour of duty in Germany.  In 1969 the Military sent me to Vietnam as a Squad Leader.  During this Tour of Duty I was the recipient of the Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (awarded by the Republic of Vietnam), and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. I completed my military career at Fort Sill, OK performing the duties of Firing Range NCO In-Charge.  Upon being discharged from the U S Army in 1972 as Sergeant Wayne Smith I returned to Texarkana, Arkansas.

In May 1972 I began a nearly 40 years career in the Correctional Field.  I  began this career at the Federal Correctional Institution located in Texarkana as a Correctional Officer and retired as a Warden from the Federal Bureau of Prisons in 2000.  My tenure with the Federal Bureau of Prisons carried me to ten federal prisons holding positions of Lieutenant, Special Investigative Supervisor, Captain, Correctional Services Administrator, Associate Warden, and Warden.  Since 1979 I have been in a supervisor, management, senior management, and/or senior executive position. I have been the recipient of numerous local, regional, and national awards and 80% of my performance evaluations were rated in the highest category available.

In July 2000 I transferred my administrative managerial skills to the private sector of Corrections.  I  became a Correctional Administrator with a private corporation and worked at a 2600 bed male facility in California City, CA housing individuals with a deportable status from most countries throughout the world.  I finished my private sector correctional tenure in Quincy, FL. at a 1000 bed female facility housing Florida State Inmates. 

In 2003 a new avenue in my life occurred. I became a kindergarten teacher in Havana, FL. and in 2004 I once again utilized my leadership and managerial skills by managing  three Apartment Complexes (2-72 Unit Rental Assistance and 1-72 Unit Section 8 Housing)  in the Tallahassee, FL. area.  Between the school teaching adventure and Complex Manager position I coordinated the opening of a Warehouse Distribution Center for a private company.

In December 2005 I was blessed to be able to return to my career and geographical roots.  I accepted a position with the Arkansas Department of Community Corrections and became Warden Wayne Smith at the Southwest Arkansas Community Correction Center (old St Michael Hospital) in Texarkana, AR. 

So, on November 2, 2010 when you go to the polls and vote for your new Mayor of Texarkana, Arkansas remember this about Wayne Smith:

Nearly 40 Years experience Supervising, Managing, Directing large Federal , State , and Private Organizations.

Managed and been responsible for budgets exceeding 25 Million.

Supervised and been responsible for in excess of 500 Staff.

Tested under pressure.

Managed organizations consisting of multi-cultural diversity.

Demonstrated the Leadership Skills necessary to be an effective Mayor for Texarkana, Arkansas.

I am Wayne Smith and I am asking for your support and vote on November 2, 2010 to become the next Mayor of Texarkana, Arkansas. I am the best qualified candidate.