V. Jesse Smith
CA
V. Jesse Smith is a union representative and pastor who served four years on the Palmdale Planning Commission. He holds a law degree and has led the Antelope Valley branch of the NAACP and the Antelope Valley African-American Leadership Council.
Where V. Jesse Smith stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (4 records), Housing Affordability (2 records), Civil Rights (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 4 support
Moved to open a full city investigation into illegal activity at a bail bond and check cashing business on East Palmdale Boulevard. It passed 5-0.
July 8, 2021Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: palmdale.granicus.com
Voted to deny an arcade next to homes on East Palmdale Boulevard. He cited Sheriff's reports and the city's past problems with such businesses. The denial passed 4-0.
March 12, 2020Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: palmdale.granicus.com
Moved to deny a permit for beer, wine and tobacco sales at a grocery store on East Palmdale Boulevard, calling it a high-crime area. His motion got no second, and he cast the lone no vote when it passed 3-1.
October 10, 2019Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: palmdale.granicus.com
Voted no on letting the Cinemark theater on Rancho Vista Boulevard sell beer and wine. He cited police calls at the site. It passed 3-1.
March 14, 2019Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: palmdale.granicus.com
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 2 support
Seconded and voted to approve the first phase of the Ritter Ranch housing development in west Palmdale. It passed 5-0.
February 10, 2022Supports Housing Affordability
Source: palmdale.granicus.com
Moved to approve an affordable housing project on 4.75 vacant acres at Avenue R and Division Street. It passed 5-0.
December 12, 2019Supports Housing Affordability
Source: palmdale.granicus.com
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
Was nominated by NBA star Paul George for a community 'Changemakers' award. George cited his leadership of peaceful racial-justice protests in Palmdale that summer.
September 30, 2020Supports Civil Rights
Source: avpress.com
Track record — General
General · 4 records
Served as a board member of the Los Angeles County District Attorney's African American Advisory Board.
April 23, 2024
Source: da.lacounty.gov
Voted no on a permit for a vape and cigar shop on East Palmdale Boulevard. It passed 3-2.
March 10, 2022
Source: palmdale.granicus.com
Was appointed to the Palmdale Planning Commission for District 4. The City Council approved him on a 3-1 vote.
February 19, 2019
Source: avpress.com
Received the Los Angeles County Democratic Party's endorsement for Palmdale mayor in the 2018 election.
October 10, 2018
Source: loscerritosnews.net
Past race V. Jesse Smith ran in:
- Member of the City Council, District 5 · November 3, 2026 · Palmdale city, California