Mayor· 2025-11-24–2027-11-01 (start: sworn in as Mayor at the City Council organizational meeting November 24, 2025 per CivicClerk organizational meeting minutes, council member since November 27, 2023; month-level end: November 2027, mayor chosen by council for two years and council seat elected November 2023 per cityofoxford.org city council page 'Term Expiration November 2027')
Michael Smith
Oxford
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 16
- Total speaking time
- 1:42:16
- Avg per meeting
- 6:24
- Segments
- 2560
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Top issues during term (16)(Public Safety)
Town-Gown Student Conduct Concerns
Fire access and code compliance on fraternity row
Sprinklering the historic building is a significant cost the fraternity's alumni have agreed to fund.
Coalition for a Healthy Community update
County-Wide OVI Task Force Grant
Up to $250,000 in state funding, no direct local cost.
October 29 Hostage Incident Response
CARES survivor services funding
CARES needs about $440,000 in philanthropy for FY2027; the city has given roughly $10,000-$11,000 a year.
Prohibited parking ordinance revision
None stated.
Oxford Winter House emergency shelter
The fund holds $144,000, receiving about $30,000 a year, with $20,000 drawn annually from the balance.
Butler County mutual police aid agreement
None stated.
Sheriff's 'Sanctuary City' Video
School Resource Officer Program
Proposed resolution on federal law enforcement compliance
Weisman LED sign settlement
Fire department vehicle replacement
Costs the city no more than $53,071.
Police body-worn camera program
Up to $289,800.02 over the life of the contract.
Fire Civil Citations Ordinance
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Smith was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.