The city council would sue Marcincin and the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled in favor of the term limits.
In that election, Smith, a local businessmen and political outsider ran as a Republican in a Democrat controlled city.
[3] As mayor he also oversaw the construction of the $60 million Penn Forrest Dam creating a reservoir and hydroelectric power for Bethlehem.
However, he would resign four months early to become the vice president of public affairs with his alma mater, Lehigh University.
[2] After his retirement Smith has remained active in city politics serving on the board of several institutions including St Luke's Hospital.