Gregg Smith, of Rayburn Township, Armstrong County, is running for Armstrong County commissioner in the May 16, 2023, primary election. Submitted Photo

Gregg Smith, a former supervisor for Rayburn Township, Armstrong County, announced Wednesday his candidacy for Armstrong County commissioner in the May 16 primary election.

Smith is employed at the Armstrong Conservation District, where he works with local municipalities to improve their road drainage systems, which is key to improving the roads, according to a news release from his campaign.

Smith is a lifelong resident of Armstrong County and has been married to Joy Andryka of Rural Valley for 40 years. They have three grown children — Eric, Alyson and Jennifer. Two are employed in law enforcement and one is in the health profession, the release said.