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FOR CITY COUNCIL

“The future we deserve!”

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Seth is Community First!

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Seth is running for Lemon Grove City Council because there are so many things that our community wants, deserves, and isn’t getting, because we haven’t planned for them. It’s time to take a step back, listen to our community, and plan for the future we deserve!

Meet Seth

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Councilmember Seth Smith is a more than 15-year resident of Lemon Grove, decade-long architectural design professional, dedicated community volunteer, and knowledgeable leader.

Having grown up in Rosamond, CA, a place with scarce community resources, few parks or green spaces, and unwalkable boulevards, Seth felt that communities could be—had to be—more. It was this sentiment that propelled Seth to earn his degree in architecture with a focus on urban design and join Lemon Grove’s Planning Commission.

Continuing to follow his desire to create more fulfilling community in Lemon Grove, Seth volunteers with the Busy Bee Co-Op to create native wildlife spaces, the Community Food Distribution to provide healthy food to our neighbors, and Revitalize Broadway to set the stage for Lemon Grove’s economic resurgence.

Proven Track Record

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During his more than 8 years on Lemon Grove’s Planning Commission, Councilmember Smith helped develop a massage establishment ordinance to combat human trafficking, championed improvements to streets, sidewalks, and bikeways, and approved over 150 new homes for families in Lemon Grove.

As a small business owner, Seth knows that mom-and-pop businesses are the heart of Lemon Grove. He actively shops local, promotes neighborhood eateries, and uses his expertise to help business owners navigate the permitting process, investing in the people and places that make our community thrive.

In 2025, Seth designed and permitted—pro bono—Lemon Grove’s premier community hub, “The Neighborhood”. This welcoming space brings neighbors together to find common ground while enjoying live music, comedy, fashion, or a game of chess while getting to know one another.