{"id":308,"date":"2017-03-28T22:37:42","date_gmt":"2017-03-29T03:37:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/robertjsmithtx.com\/?p=308"},"modified":"2017-05-12T13:41:58","modified_gmt":"2017-05-12T18:41:58","slug":"empower-texans-endorses-robert-john-smith-for-garland-city-council-district-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/robertjsmithtx.com\/index.php\/2017\/03\/28\/empower-texans-endorses-robert-john-smith-for-garland-city-council-district-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Empower Texans Endorses Robert John Smith for Garland City Council District 8"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Empower Texans Endorses Robert John Smith for Garland City Council District 8<\/p>\n<p>GARLAND TEXAS, March 28, 2017 \u2013 Empower Texans today announced its support of Robert John Smith for City Council District 8, Garland.<\/p>\n<p>Robert John Smith is running for Garland City Council in District 8, which covers north central Garland. He is a long-time resident of the city, and has deep experience in state and local policy. He is married with two daughters, and is a graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas. Robert is an I.T. executive for a financial services firm. He believes that the council exists to serve the will of the citizens of Garland and he is looking forward to fixing our sidewalks and streets.<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/robertjsmithtx.com<\/p>\n<p>Empower Texans is a non-profit service organization. Through multiple media formats, they educate and inspire Texans to exercise effective citizenship. 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