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Story of Her Special Friendship

Fifty Years with City Clerk Gail Smith

Aug 2, 2021

Raleigh City Clerk Gail Smith has been working for the City for 50 years!

We sat down with her to learn a bit more and hear some Gail tales.

In this final video in our series, Gail shares the story of her special friendship with her buddy Ronald, a man she noticed picking flowers outside her office window one morning.

A Special Friendship that Began Outside her Window

Gail Smith has lot of friends, but Ronald was her "special buddy" and came into her life one morning as she looked out her office window.

Most Interesting Question In 50 Years?

Raleigh City Clerk Gail Smith gets asked questions all day long! Here's one of the most memorable questions she's fielded.

Can you Name Raleigh's Mayors of the Last 50 Years?

In 50 years of service to the City of Raleigh, Gail Smith has worked with 12 mayors.

They do Listen

Veteran City Clerk Gail Smith explains that good government works when people participate. Oner person can make a difference.

What Does it Take to Be An Effective City Clerk?

Gail Smith's answer may surprise you!

No Badge, No Gun

When Gail Smith applied for the job of City of Raleigh Deputy Clerk in 1971, she may have been expecting a different set of duties and responsibilities!