NAME: Troy A. Smith

AGE: 48 years old

PLACE OF BIRTH: Advance, Mo.

SPOUSE, CHILDREN'S NAMES:

Spouse -- Paula Smith

Children -- Shea Smith, Taylor Smith, Macey Smith

OCCUPATION: Line technician

EMPLOYER: Procter & Gamble Paper Products

PREVIOUS OFFICES HELD OR SOUGHT:

Six years Delta School Board

Two years Delta Youth League president

Two years Delta Youth League vice president

Three years Hitt Cemetery Foundation treasurer

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE FACING DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The economy is the most important issue facing our district. State funding will unfortunately continue to shrink across the state. Our district is in good financial shape thanks to an administration and board spending the funds wisely. However, to maintain our good balances our district will have to buckle down just like households throughout the district.

WHAT IN YOUR BACKGROUND OR EDUCATION MAKES YOU QUALIFIED FOR THIS OFFICE?

I am in my sixth year serving on the board. I feel this experience and my years serving the Youth League have taught me the important lessons of serving the public.