The City of Smiths Station operates under a Mayor-City Council form of government.  Municipal elections are held every four years.  Council members serve at large by place.  The Smiths Station Mayor position is part-time and serves as the chief administrative officer.

Richard has called Smiths Station home for over 60 years and is a 1965 Smiths Station High School graduate. He later joined the U.S. Air Force and served a tour in Vietnam. With degrees from Auburn and Troy universities,

Richard spent 40 years in education as a teacher, assistant principal, principal Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent. He also serves as President of the Tan Son Nhut Association, a nationwide veteran’s organization.

He was one of the leaders of Smiths Station’s incorporation efforts and has served on the Smiths Station City Council since 2004.

George was born and raised in Smiths Station and graduated from Wacoochee High School. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in education from Alabama State University, George taught in Russell County, then returned to Smiths Station, becoming the high school’s first African American educator. He spent 27 years at the school before his retirement in 1996. He is one of the original Smiths Station City Council members.

Adam Littleton is a lifelong resident of Smiths Station and a proud 1997 graduate of Smiths Station High School. Deeply rooted in the community, Adam ran for City Council, Place 2, to help shape a strong future for the city he’s always called home, and he is excited to get to work.

Adam and his wife, Amy, have built their life and family in Smiths Station. They have three children—Max and Paige, both graduates of SSHS, and their youngest, Mya, who currently attends Smiths Station Junior High School. The Littletons are active members of Smiths Station Baptist Church, where Adam serves on the church security team and has previously served on the Finance Committee. Professionally, Adam and Amy are both self-employed in the real estate industry. Adam is a licensed home builder and Realtor, while Amy serves as the Associate Broker at HomeLink Realty. In addition to his real estate work, Adam also drives a school bus for Lee County Schools.

Community service has long been a priority for Adam. He currently serves on the Smiths Station Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors. He has previously held positions on the Lee County Planning Commission and the Lee County Building Authority. A passionate supporter of Smiths Station schools, Adam is actively involved with the SSHS Football Booster Club. He has a long history in youth sports—serving on the board of Smiths Station youth baseball and coaching youth football and girls’ softball.

In his spare time, Adam enjoys weight training, running, gardening, sports, and supporting his children in their various activities. His dedication to Smiths Station is lifelong, and he’s committed to bringing that same passion, experience, and work ethic to City Council.

Steve is a Smiths Station native and worked for 37 years at Southeastern Freight Lines, where he was a regional fleet service manager. He currently works part-time for Penske Truck Rental. Steve and his wife Susan have been married for more than 47 years.

Dwayne Peterson 1SG, US Army (Ret), was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, and graduated from St. Augustine High School in May of 1982. He joined the United States Army in January of 1986 and retired as a two-time combat veteran after 24 years of service. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Purdue Global in 2019. He has served on the Smiths Station Planning Commission and the Smiths Station Fire Protection District Board of Directors. Dwayne is Married to his lovely wife, Monica Peterson, of 35 years.

Born and raised in Phenix City, Victoria graduated from Central High School in 1991 and obtained a Marketing degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and a Master of Business Administration from Troy University-Phenix City. She worked at TSYS/Global Payments for 25 years and continues to work in the credit card processing industry today. Victoria is married to Brad Green and has three children, all attending and graduating from Smiths Station High School.  Victoria and her family actively attend Smiths Station Baptist Church.