James T. Smith, Jr.

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James T. Smith, Jr.
County Executive
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Born	February 8, 1942
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Attorney
Religion	Roman Catholic

James T. Smith Jr. (born February 8, 1942) is the former County Executive of Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. Smith was elected in 2002 as a Democrat and ended his 8 year tenure on December 6, 2010. His successor is former county councilman Kevin B. Kamenetz.

Smith's political career began when he was elected to the Baltimore County Council in 1978, a position he served until he was appointed Associate Judge of the Circuit Court for Baltimore County in 1985. In 2001, Smith resigned as judge to run for County Executive. He has lived in Baltimore County for his entire life. He and his wife Sandy have four children and nine grandchildren.

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Preceded by Dutch Ruppersberger	Baltimore County Executive 2002 – 2010	Succeeded by Kevin Kamenetz

County Executives of Baltimore

Birmingham • Kahl • Agnew • Anderson • Dewberry (acting) • Venetoulis • Hutchison • Rasmussen • Hayden • Ruppersberger • Smith • Kamentz

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Name	Smith, James T., Jr.
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Date of birth	February 8, 1942
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