Jessica Smuin was listed as a Council Member for the Prime Time Committee according to an undated webpage on the Alpine website. This committee, which includes Wendy Call as Chairperson, Jan Vincent, Bethany Sorenson, and Markea Funk, was also noted to include Smuin as a member in that same undated document. In addition to her role on the Prime Time Committee, Smuin's involvement in local governance is evidenced by various official filings.
According to an undated webpage under the Disclosures section of the Alpine website, Smuin's financial and interest-related documents have been made available to the public. The website notes that to meet legal requirements passed in HB80 in 2024, Conflict of Interest and Campaign Financial Disclosure forms for all declared candidates and/or current elected city officials can be accessed through the city's digital archive. Specifically, Smuin is listed as having filed a 2026 Conflict of Interest disclosure and multiple financial disclosures. These include a 1st Financial Disclosure, a 2nd Financial Disclosure, and a 3rd Financial Disclosure, as recorded in the undated Disclosures document.
The Alpine website's Archive Center provides a repository for various municipal records, including City Council audio and financial reports. While the Archive Center contains many documents, such as the Alpine Newsline and various Audited Financial Statements, the specific financial disclosures for Smuin are categorized among the Campaign Finance Disclosures. These disclosures are part of a broader effort by the city to provide transparency regarding the financial interests of those holding office or running for office.
Records in the Archive Center include various types of municipal documentation. For instance, the city maintains Audited Financial Statements for many years, ranging from FY 10-11 through FY 24-25. The archives also hold various Budget Reports, such as the 2022 to 2023 Budget Report and the 2019 to 2020 Budget Report. Furthermore, the city archives include City Council audio and minutes, as well as Planning Commission audio and minutes. These archives allow residents to review the proceedings and decisions of the local government.
In addition to the financial and council-related documentation, the city website provides information on several community aspects. The Prime Time Committee, which Smuin was associated with according to an undated document, is involved in community events. For example, the website listed upcoming events such as the Spring Senior Luncheon at the Alpine Art Center and the Alpine Days Senior Dinner at the Alpine Stake Center. These community-focused efforts are part of the broader civic life in Alpine, which had a population of 10,251 as of the 2020-04-01 census.
What this means for Alpine
For residents of Alpine, the availability of these documents means that information regarding the financial interests and official roles of individuals like Jessica Smuin is accessible. These records, maintained by the city, allow for public oversight of the individuals participating in local governance and community committees.
