Name: Nicholas “Nick” Smith
Age: 46
Hometown: Creswell, Ore.
Marital status: Married
Partner occupation: Office manager
Children: Three young children, Creswell School District
Neighborhood: Eastside
Online election platforms: None
Employer and occupation: General manager of Roberts Supply, a family-owned small business specializing in logging, construction and safety supplies and a Stihl dealership.
Public sector work experience, including military: None
Private sector work experience: Nationally certified EMT, majority of career at Roberts Supply.
Elected office held: Creswell City Councilor 2023 – present (term expires December 2026)
Unsuccessful runs for office: None
One word to describe your leadership style: Uniting
One word to describe you at your best: Fearless
One word to describe you at your worst: Impatient
As the mayor of Creswell, I will work to: Keep our community safe by enforcing current laws and building trust and collaboration between citizens and law enforcement; Ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely; Promote transparency in city operations, including budgets, contracts and decision-making processes; Advocate for policies that enhance our quality of life, protect our interests, and promote community growth with a focus on affordability and sustainability; and unite our community and be a voice for the people.
Nick Smith
Creswell mayoral candidate
Read the Q&A with all candidates here and visit Chronicle1909.com under the City Government for more candidate biographies and columns.
