Councilmember, Place I
Troy Smith
Troy Smith was elected to the Keene City Council in 2024 as the Place I representative. Originally from Southern California, he later moved to Boise, Idaho, where most of his family still resides. In 2020, he and his family relocated from Crowley, Texas, to Keene, where they quickly discovered what he describes as a hidden gem in Johnson County.

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Councilmember Smith is the second of 13 children and is proud to be part of a large, close-knit family. He and his wife have seven children, all of whom were actively involved in a variety of sports while growing up. He earned an associate degree in business management and has owned and operated his own painting business for more than 30 years.

Troy Smith is originally from Southern California. He earned an associate degree in business management. He and his wife have seven children.

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Troy Smith owns and operates a painting business.

Troy owns and operates a painting business.

Current City Council Members
Name	Title	Term
(vacant)	Mayor	November 2024-November 2026
Rob Foster	Councilmember, Ward I	November 2025-November 2027
Johnny Shaw	Councilmember, Ward II	November 2024-November 2026
Chuck Easley	Councilmember, Ward III	November 2025-November 2027
Troy Smith	Councilmember, Place 1	November 2024-November 2026
Samantha Gillin, Mayor Pro Tem	Councilmember, Place 2	November 2025-November 2027
Bob Chapman	Councilmember, Place 2	November 2024-November 2026

Keene City Council

Troy currently serves as a Keene City Councilmember for Place I. He was elected in 2024.

2026 Texas General Election

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As of October 8, 2026, Troy Smith did not have a website or any information online.

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Troy Smith

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