Jane Smith is an advocate for trails and safe bicycle and pedestrian networks as Director of Government Relations at Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. Previously, Jane worked as a policy and legal advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. She has also served in various leadership roles in the past, including as Chair of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board and as chair of the National League of Cities Transportation and Infrastructure Service Policy Committee.
Born and raised in Point Russell, Jane received her law degree from University of Maine in 1995. She also completed the Senior Executives in State and Local Government program at the National School of Public Policy.
Jane ran for Mayor in 2018 after serving for 8 years on the City Council in order to help the City of Point Russell reach its full potential in inclusivity and economic stability.