James T. Smith Jr.
| James T. Smith Jr. | |
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| Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation | |
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In office 2013–2015 | |
| Preceded by | Darrell Mobley |
| Succeeded by | Pete K. Rahn |
| Baltimore County, Maryland Executive | |
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In office 2002–2010 | |
| Preceded by | Dutch Ruppersberger |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Kamenetz |
| Member of the Baltimore County Council | |
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In office 1978–1985 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 8, 1942 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Attorney |
James T. Smith Jr. (born February 8, 1942) served as Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation in the Cabinet of Governor Martin O'Malley from July, 2013 until January, 2015. He previously served as County Executive of Baltimore County, Maryland. He was elected in 2002 as a Democrat and ended his 8-year tenure on December 6, 2010. His successor was former county councilman Kevin B. Kamenetz.
His political career began when he was elected to the Baltimore County Council in 1978, a position he served until he was appointed Associate Judge of the Circuit Court for Baltimore County in 1985. In 2001, Smith resigned as judge to run for County Executive. He has lived in Baltimore County for his entire life. He and his wife Sandy have four children and nine grandchildren.
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| Preceded by Dutch Ruppersberger |
Baltimore County Executive 2002 – 2010 |
Succeeded by Kevin Kamenetz |