Public Service Professional

Since 2005, I have dedicated my career to public service.

I spent a decade as a reporter and editor of community news, and in 2016, I changed careers to directly serve local communities.

I am a results-oriented administrator with more than six years of progressively responsible experience in public administration managing responsibilities in local governments.

I have profound knowledge of policies pertaining to governmental budgeting and accounting coupled with outstanding knowledge of municipal laws and procedures.

I am highly skilled in communications, city planning, economic development, and personnel management as well as possessing strong concepts of all State and Federal laws and regulations.

Mission, Vision, Values

MissionVisionValues.pdf

Resume

Work Experience

2019-2023
City of Fairfield, Texas
City Administrator

2016-2018

City of Palestine, Texas
Assistant to the City Manager/Communications and Best Practices Officer

2006 - 2015
Community Newspaper Holdings Inc.
(Indiana and Texas)
Reporter, Editor, Photographer, Designer

Education

2018 - 2020
Stephen F. Austin State University
Master of Public Administration

1996-2001
University of Southern Indiana
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and English

Nathaniel Smith Resume.pdf

What Others Say About Me

"Nate will do what is right, when no one is looking."

- Michael Hornes, Former City Manager, City of Palestine (Texas)

"He is kind, humble, and seems very comfortable in a leadership role."

- Mike Alexander, Mentor and Former City Manager, City of Palestine (Texas)

"I have no problem recommending Mr. Smith for your consideration in any sort of municipal management role"

- Mike Tibbetts, President, Hayter Engineering

"Nate and I worked on numerous EDC projects together during this period and could not have accomplished the success we achieved thus far without the cooperation and leadership we received from Nate."

- David Fowler, President, Fairfield Economic Development Corporation

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