Renee Smith has been a resident of Chicago Heights for over 30 years. After graduating from BloomTrail High School, she went on to attend Metropolitan Business College.

She worked as a financial analyst for over ten years before transitioning to the Cook County Department of Public Health, where she served the residents of Cook County for 30 years. 

Renee Smith was elected Alderman of the 1st Ward in 2019 and since has made it her mission to positively impact the lives of those living in the Chicago Heights community. She is committed to representing the residents of the 1st Ward with honesty, accountability, and fairness.