Background
Smith, Michael Edward was born on September 16, 1956 in Providence. Son of Ralph Edward and Ursula Renate (Herzig) Smith.
Smith, Michael Edward was born on September 16, 1956 in Providence. Son of Ralph Edward and Ursula Renate (Herzig) Smith.
Bachelor in Political Science, Rhode Island College, 1979; Master of Public Administration, Harvard University, 1984.
Program administrator, Rhode Island Department Education, Providence, 1978-1983;
chief of staff, Rhode Island Senate Minority Office, Providence, 1984-1986;
senior assistant to governor, Gov's. Office, Providence, 1986-1990;
assistant to commissioner, Rhode Island Office Higher Education, Providence, 1990-1995;
assistant to president, Rhode Island College, Providence, since 1995. Consultant Close Up Foundation, Alexandria, Virginia, 1980-1983.
Lecturer Rhode Island College, Providence, 1985-1992, U. Rhode Island, Kingston, 1991-1994, Providence College, 1992-1997.
Active Common Cause of Rhode Island, since 1990, vice president, 1992-1995. Chairman Johnston (Rhode Island) Home Rule Charter Review Commission, 1983. Chairman Johnston Republican Party, 1977-1979.
Member Johnston School Committee, 1977-1981.
Married Eileen Elizabeth Lennon, September 10, 1989. Children: Bryan Patrick, Christina Annual.