Cameron Smyth was first elected to the Santa Clarita City Council in 2000. He was re-elected for a second term in April, 2004, both times receiving the highest number of votes. He has twice served as Mayor while on the City Council, first in 2002 and again in 2005.
Born and raised in Newhall, Cameron Smyth attended local public schools and received his Bachelors Degree in Rhetoric and Communications from the University of California, Davis, where he also a two-sport athlete.
Smyth began his career as a Field Representative for the California Republican Party. In 1994 he was hired by state Assemblyman "Pete" Knight. In 1996, Smyth served as Knight's Senate Campaign Manager; the youngest on site manager for any state legislative race in California at that time.
Upon winning the election, Senator Knight promoted Smyth to the position of Deputy Chief of Staff. In 2000, Smyth moved to the private sector and currently operates his own consulting business.
Smyth, along with his wife Lena, has been very active in the community for several years. They have served on the board and volunteered with several non-profit organizations including: the American Red Cross’ local blood drive program, the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita, the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association, the Special Olympics, the Betty Ferguson Foundation, the Santa Clarita Valley Jaycees, and the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Along with their service to the community, Cameron and Lena are proud parents to their son Gavin who is two years old. They are expecting another son in April, 2006.
