Vernel Smith is the City Commissioner, Seat 1 (Mayor), Haines City, in Polk County, Florida.

What party is Vernel Smith?

City Commissioner, Seat 1 (Mayor) is elected on a nonpartisan ballot, so no party is listed for Vernel Smith.

Where does Vernel Smith stand politically?

There's no published left–right score for Vernel Smith. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

Who is Vernel Smith? City Commissioner, Seat 1 (Mayor), Haines City, FL

Vernel Smith is the City Commissioner, Seat 1 (Mayor), Haines City.

In office

Office	Who holds it now
City Commissioner, Seat 1 (Mayor) · City of Haines City City Commission	Vernel Smith source

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Where Vernel Smith stands

No published left–right score. Most local officials don't have one: the academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from who donates to a campaign, and we don't guess.

Quick answers

Who is Vernel Smith?: Vernel Smith is the City Commissioner, Seat 1 (Mayor), Haines City, in Polk County, Florida.
What party is Vernel Smith?: City Commissioner, Seat 1 (Mayor) is elected on a nonpartisan ballot, so no party is listed for Vernel Smith.
Where does Vernel Smith stand politically?: There's no published left–right score for Vernel Smith. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

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