James T. Smith Jr.

For other people with the same name, see James Smith (disambiguation).

James T. Smith Jr.
Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation
In office 2013–2015
Preceded by	Darrell Mobley
Succeeded by	Pete K. Rahn
Baltimore County, Maryland Executive
In office 2002–2010
Preceded by	Dutch Ruppersberger
Succeeded by	Kevin Kamenetz
Member of the Baltimore County Council
In office 1978–1985
Personal details
Born	February 8, 1942
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Attorney

James T. Smith Jr. (born February 8, 1942) served as Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation in the Cabinet of Governor Martin O'Malley from July, 2013 until January, 2015. He previously served as County Executive of Baltimore County, Maryland. He was elected in 2002 as a Democrat and ended his 8-year tenure on December 6, 2010. His successor was former county councilman Kevin B. Kamenetz.

His political career began when he was elected to the Baltimore County Council in 1978, a position he served until he was appointed Associate Judge of the Circuit Court for Baltimore County in 1985. In 2001, Smith resigned as judge to run for County Executive. He has lived in Baltimore County for his entire life. He and his wife Sandy have four children and nine grandchildren.

References

• Maryland State Archives biography
• Baltimore County Executive update