Charlie Smith (Louisiana lobbyist)

Charlie Smith was born on September 9, 1942, in Mobile, Alabama. His parents were Fred Lee Smith and Bernice Wainwright Smith.^[1]

Smith graduated from Slidell High School and attended Southeastern Louisiana College (now Southeastern Louisiana University). He served as editor of the college newspaper. In 1965, Smith graduated with a degree in journalism.^[3][4]

Smith began his career as a lobbyist in the 1960s. He is credited with having a significant impact on Louisiana politics.^[2][3][4]

In 2011, Smith was inducted into the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame. He is the only lobbyist to ever have been inducted.^[2][3]

Smith died on March 1, 2012, from heart disease.^[1]