New city council member in office

LONGVIEW – The newest member of the Longview City Council took his oath of office on Thursday evening. According to our news partner KETK, Brandon Smith, who was elected earlier this month to represent District 3, was sworn into office during the Longview City Council Meeting.

District 3 covers the southeastern part of the city from Interstate 20 to north of Highway 80, including neighborhoods along Highway 259.

During Thursday night’s council meeting, Smith said he wants to focus on repairing roads and youth programs and emphasized that he is ready to work for the people in the district.

“We have to work together and we have to do what we are called to do,” Smith said. “We have to be responsible and make the right decisions for the City of Longview and for every citizen in Longview.”