Yuma City Councilmember Carol Smith launches reelection campaign

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Yuma City Councilmember Carol Smith is launching her bid for reelection, emphasizing a platform center on smart growth and responsible spending.

Smith held her campign kickoff event party, brining together supporters as she reflected on her last four years in office and outlined her vision moving forward.

"It's been a pleasure serving these last four years and I'm just hopeful that the community has seen my dedication to their health and well being," Smith said. "And I would love to serve for another four years."

Looking ahead, Smith says one of her top priorities is ensuring the city's growth is carefully planned and financially sustainable.

She stressed the importance of aligning future decisions with Yuma's long-term plans while making sure infrastructure and public services can keep pace.

"We talk about growth but what does that mean. We have to have the infrastructure to grow," Smith said. "We have to have water, utilities, roads, public safety. If we don't have those in place before we continue to grow, we have a problem."

Smith added that responsible growth begins with strong planning, ensuring the city is prepared before taking its next steps forward.