93.9 The Eagle – The News and Talk of Columbia, MO
Powerful Missouri House Budget Committee chairman Cody Smith (R-Carthage) is serving his fourth and final term in the House, due to term limits. He joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” this morning, announcing his candidacy for state treasurer in 2024. He intends to seek the GOP nomination next August. Chairman Smith tells listeners that he has no specific criticism of GOP incumbent Vivek Malek, who was appointed to the position in January by Governor Mike Parson. Representative Smith tells “Wake Up” that the treasurer’s race will be about his own record and his experience in the General Assembly and in business:
Missouri House Budget Committee chairman Rep. Cody Smith (R-Carthage) reviews state budget documents on May 3, 2023 in Jefferson City (file photo courtesy of Tim Bommel at House Communications)
