Decision Maker

Christopher Smith

Albany County Legislature - District 39

District 39, New York

Christopher H. Smith is an elected official serving his third term as the Albany County Legislator for District 39, which includes the majority of the Helderberg mountain towns and villages. Smith is a member of the Democratic Party and has a strong background in community revitalization. He served in the United States Army before returning to his hometown of East Berne, where he established multiple restaurants and businesses. Smith and his wife, Amanda, own and operate the Maple on the Lake restaurant, employing local residents and hosting community events. His leadership is characterized by a commitment to representing the voices of his small-town constituents and promoting rural living values