Jason Paul Smith
Republican · FL · Cooper City Commissioner
Jason Paul Smith is a Republican candidate for Florida House District 102 and a Cooper City commissioner serving since November 21, 2024. He has more than 23 years in public safety, served as a battalion chief and firefighter-union president, and has worked as a business owner and assistant dean.
Campaign Finance Information — State Representative
Campaign Finance Information · State Representative · August 18, 2026
Data last updated July 27, 2026
- Raised
- $44,871
Top disclosed occupations of direct donors
- RETIRED$10,307
- POLITICAL COMMITTEE$8,500
- FIREFIGHTER$6,468
- EDUCATION$1,700
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- ASSOCIATION$1,500
Direct contributions by size
- $1,000-$4,999$21,000
- $500-$999$7,000
- $250-$499$4,650
- $100-$249$10,301
- $1-$99$1,920
Source: Florida Division of Elections · 2026 cycle · dos.elections.myflorida.com
Track record
Environment and Public Health
· 2 records
As a Cooper City commissioner, Smith participated when the commission approved pursuit of federal funding for electrical resilience improvements at the city's water and wastewater plants.
March 10, 2026For
Source: coopercity.gov · researched July 18, 2026
As a Cooper City commissioner, Smith participated when the commission accepted a $959,757 EPA grant for sewer-line rehabilitation and inflow and infiltration correction.
March 10, 2026For
Source: coopercity.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Reduce Wealth Gap
· 1 record
Smith publicly supports reducing rising household costs so Broward families can remain in the community.
July 18, 2026For
Source: votejasonpaulsmith.com · researched July 18, 2026
Anti-Corruption
· 2 records
Smith publicly supports transparent government, local control, resident access, and budget-conscious practical solutions.
July 18, 2026For
Source: votejasonpaulsmith.com · researched July 18, 2026
As a Cooper City commissioner, Smith participated when the commission approved public-meeting streaming and closed-captioning services intended to maintain access to agendas, minutes, livestreams, and meeting archives.
March 10, 2026For
Source: coopercity.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Government Efficiency
· 3 records
Smith publicly supports transparent government, local control, resident access, and budget-conscious practical solutions.
July 18, 2026For
Source: votejasonpaulsmith.com · researched July 18, 2026
Smith was appointed alternate representative to the Broward League of Cities Board for the 2026-2027 term.
March 24, 2026For
Source: coopercity.gov · researched July 18, 2026
As a Cooper City commissioner, Smith participated when the commission donated surplus city computers to a public high school rather than discarding functioning equipment.
March 10, 2026For
Source: coopercity.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Healthcare Affordability
· 1 record
Smith built and led businesses in education, consulting, healthcare delivery, and medical and non-medical products, and served in academia as an assistant dean.
July 18, 2026For
Source: coopercity.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Government Spending Reduction
· 1 record
As a Cooper City commissioner, Smith participated when the commission approved lift-station repairs, cybersecurity technology upgrades, and a reduced, phased monument-signage plan intended to maintain fiscal responsibility.
March 24, 2026For
Source: coopercity.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Public Safety and Crime Control
· 4 records
Smith publicly supports providing police, firefighters, and first responders with operational resources.
July 18, 2026For
Source: votejasonpaulsmith.com · researched July 18, 2026
The Cooper City Commission approved William Turner's appointment to the Public Safety Advisory Board following Commissioner Smith's nomination.
March 10, 2026For
Source: coopercity.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Smith served as president of Local 4321 from 2019 through 2022, building relationships with local governments and helping negotiate a multiyear collective-bargaining agreement during the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 31, 2022For
Source: iaff.org · researched July 18, 2026
Jason Paul Smith began serving Broward County and firefighters' union Local 4321 in 2003 and later became a battalion chief.
January 1, 2003For
Source: iaff.org · researched July 18, 2026
Housing Affordability
· 1 record
Smith publicly supports reducing rising household costs so Broward families can remain in the community.
July 18, 2026For
Source: votejasonpaulsmith.com · researched July 18, 2026
Public Education Quality
· 2 records
Smith publicly supports strong public schools and career-readiness programs.
July 18, 2026For
Source: votejasonpaulsmith.com · researched July 18, 2026
As a Cooper City commissioner, Smith participated when the commission donated surplus city computers to a public high school rather than discarding functioning equipment.
March 10, 2026For
Source: coopercity.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Data Privacy
· 1 record
As a Cooper City commissioner, Smith participated when the commission approved lift-station repairs, cybersecurity technology upgrades, and a reduced, phased monument-signage plan intended to maintain fiscal responsibility.
March 24, 2026For
Source: coopercity.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Civil Rights
· 1 record
As a Cooper City commissioner, Smith participated when the commission approved public-meeting streaming and closed-captioning services intended to maintain access to agendas, minutes, livestreams, and meeting archives.
March 10, 2026For
Source: coopercity.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Corporate Accountability
· 2 records
Smith built and led businesses in education, consulting, healthcare delivery, and medical and non-medical products, and served in academia as an assistant dean.
July 18, 2026For
Source: coopercity.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Smith served as president of Local 4321 from 2019 through 2022, building relationships with local governments and helping negotiate a multiyear collective-bargaining agreement during the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 31, 2022For
Source: iaff.org · researched July 18, 2026
Public Infrastructure
· 4 records
Smith publicly supports road investment, flood control, and planning for district growth.
July 18, 2026For
Source: votejasonpaulsmith.com · researched July 18, 2026
As a Cooper City commissioner, Smith participated when the commission approved lift-station repairs, cybersecurity technology upgrades, and a reduced, phased monument-signage plan intended to maintain fiscal responsibility.
March 24, 2026For
Source: coopercity.gov · researched July 18, 2026
As a Cooper City commissioner, Smith participated when the commission approved pursuit of federal funding for electrical resilience improvements at the city's water and wastewater plants.
March 10, 2026For
Source: coopercity.gov · researched July 18, 2026
As a Cooper City commissioner, Smith participated when the commission accepted a $959,757 EPA grant for sewer-line rehabilitation and inflow and infiltration correction.
March 10, 2026For
Source: coopercity.gov · researched July 18, 2026
General
· 1 record
Smith ran unopposed for Cooper City Commission Seat 3 and was sworn into office on November 21, 2024.
November 21, 2024
Source: coopercity.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Elections
- State Representative · August 18, 2026 · State House District 102; Florida
Profile last researched July 18, 2026.