Douglas M. Smith, state Assembly, 5th District

DOUGLAS M. SMITH

Republican

BACKGROUND:

• Smith, 30, of Holbrook, is seeking his second full term in the Assembly after winning a special election and then regular election in 2018.
• He is also running on the Conservative and Independence party lines.
• He has a web design business and is a former math teacher.

ISSUES:

• Smith said public safety was the main issue facing the district and he wants to repeal bail reform and secure a $30 million grant to better equip police departments throughout the state.
• He said he wants to increase legal penalties for illegal sand mining.
• Helping businesses and residents recover from the economic impact of the pandemic is a priority, he said.