Lynn Smith

A recognized leader in the community and the state of Georgia, State Representative Lynn Smith is known for her ability to listen, learn and lead. Rep. Smith was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1996. She currently serves as chairman for the House Natural Resources and Environment Committee (NR&E). She champions sound environmental policies that protect the environment, as well as the economy of Georgia. To that effect, she is the author of several legislative bills that have become law. Most recently, she championed the Water Stewardship Act, the creation of the Regional Water Plans and revisions to the Brownfield Act. She also serves on the Appropriations, Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment and Rules committees. In 2011, along with the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government (CVIG), she developed the NR&E Committee Policy Academy to study annually the pressing issues before the committee. Georgia Trend Magazine has named her to the 100 most influential Georgians list from 2011 - 2016. In addition to state committees, Smith serves as chair of the Southern Legislative conference (SLC) Energy and Environment Committee and is a board member of the…