Councilwoman Jeannine Bell Smith

Jeannine “JB” Bell Smith is a lifelong educator who dedicated thirty years to the Kenton County School District.
As a master teacher, she worked closely with students, parents, and the community. JB is committed to fiscal responsibility, transparency, accountability, limited government, and free markets.

City Council | Crescent Springs, Kentucky

Jeannine “JB” Bell Smith is a lifelong educator who dedicated thirty years to the Kenton County School District.
As a master teacher, she worked closely with students, parents, and the community. JB is committed to fiscal responsibility, transparency, accountability, limited government, and free markets.

Jeannine Bell Smith worked as a master teacher in the Kenton County School District.

City Council - Crescent Springs, KY

The people really care when you put yourself out in the arena of life. I was appointed to council May 2022 to fill the vacancy when Mike Daugherty filled the vacant mayor position. I was re-elected 2023-2024.

Opinion – Jeannine Bell Smith: I am a candidate for Crescent Springs city council - NKyTribune

In 2018, the write-in votes led to a tie for the Crescent Springs City Council. Both candidates received 79 write-in votes. This led to a coin toss between Patrick Hackett and Jeannine Bell Smith to determine who won the sixth seat. Hackett ultimately won the seat after Sheriff Chuck Korzenborn tossed the coin. No other races were impacted by write-in candidates.

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Jeannine was appointed to the Crescent Springs City Council in May 2022 to fill a vacancy. She previously ran as a write-in candidate for the Crescent Springs City Council in 2018 but was not elected.

Jeannine Bell Smith: I am a candidate for Crescent Springs city council

2026 Kentucky General Election

The voices of the people must be heard to challenge any practices they deem as unfair of government overreach. I am a student of the Constitution and defend the right of the people to petition the government for a redress of grievances and to peacefully assembly. Open Meetings and Open Records, first and foremost belong to the people.

Advocates for public access to open meetings and records, and the right to petition government.

- Advocates for public access to open meetings and records, and the right to petition government.

Public Services

As of September 15, 2026, Jeannine Bell "Jb" Smith did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Public Safety

Education

My dedication to conservative values, fiscal responsibilities, transparency, accountability, limited government, and free markets are of utmost importance. As a consumer advocate have addressed concerns to Duke Energy on rate hikes, NKY Sanitation District on Consent Degree, regarding the EPA and The Clean Water Act 1972, the Kentucky Department of Transportation regarding the safety of Bromley Crescent Springs Road and served as a Member of the Consumers’ Advisory Council for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Prioritizes fiscal responsibility, limited government, and free markets.

- Prioritizes fiscal responsibility, limited government, and free markets.

Economy

Jeannine Bell "Jb" Smith

Raised concerns with the Kentucky Department of Transportation about safety on Bromley Crescent Springs Road.

Raised concerns with Duke Energy about rate hikes as a consumer advocate.

As of September 15, 2026, Jeannine Bell "Jb" Smith’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Isaac Brickman

Buket Urgen

Bob Mueller

Carol Mcgowan

David Seeger Jr.

Mark Wurtenberger

Michele Hogan

Robert "Bob" Flaherty

Thomas Patrick Hackett

- City council members make up the legislative body of the city's government and are responsible for the public's health, safety, and welfare. Its legislative duties include enacting ordinances, levying taxes, and adopting a budget. 
- The city council has the authority to investigate all activities of the city government and its employees. 
- City councils in Kentucky typically have between 6 and 12 council members. They serve two-year terms except in Louisville and Lexington where some members serve four-year terms. 
- Council members can be elected to represent a single district or the city at-large. Elections take place in even-numbered years. 

Passes laws and regulations for your city.