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Connor McDonald And Ben Rodgers Discuss Being Smith County Commissioner

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Ben Rodgers talks with Connor McDonald, Smith County Commissioner, about his journey in public service and what it means to serve a community with deep local roots. Connor shares how his early involvement in political campaigns led him to run for office, the challenges he faced when managing a county budget during a financial crisis, and what he’s learned since being elected in 2022. Listeners get a behind-the-scenes look at county leadership and the dedication it takes to balance fiscal responsibility with serving the people of Smith County.

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