Loretta Smith (born 1966) is an American politician and businesswoman who is a member of the Portland City Council from District 1.

[8] She served on the Portland Metro Workforce Development Board, which aims to curb the unemployment rate especially among people of color.

[6] During her second term, Willamette Week reported that Smith disproportionately spent her office budget on travel and nonprofit contributions.

[6][10] Some Smith supporters questioned the unsubstantiated accusations and claimed she was treated harshly because she was a black woman, describing it as "a political lynching".

Smith came in first place in a crowded field, but lost narrowly to local schools foundation CEO Dan Ryan in the August runoff.