![]() Being a resident and business owner I see the potential our town has. Why did you run for this position? I'm young enough to keep up and old enough to think with reason. They are the encouragement I find to make a difference. I listen to those that come into my shop from children, teenagers, adults and the elderly. I'm accustomed to having budgets/deadlines and familiar with working with management/employees. I thrive on working with ideas that better oneself and their environment. It also includes business and marketing strategies. I'm studying a modality for alternative healing/medicine. I'm in the process of changing careers to be independent with my business. I help customers with self growth and customize gifts for loved ones. What are your goals if elected? We need more affordable housing and the bypass completed to eliminate truck traffic in the downtown area.Įxplain who you are: I am a welder by trade. One of my strong suits is that I listen to concerns and take the time to search out solutions that benefit the individual as well as the city. What from your background qualifies you for this position? I am a civic minded person who likes to work with people. I hope that with the projects that are in the works this will be accomplished. Why did you run for this position? I want to see Missouri Valley grow and become a better city. I am a member of the Community of Christ church. I ran a business on Main Street for 20 years and been active in civic matters also. ![]() I am always approachable and a good listener.Įxplain who you are: A resident of Missouri Valley who has lived here for 62 years. I to answer to the best of my ability or do research to find an answer for them. I am always willing to talk with residents when they contact me with a specific question or issue. As a current City Council member I have learned a lot about the process and procedures that go into small town governance. As a small business owner, you wear multiple hats and are responsible for everything within the parameters of that business. When plans do not go as planned, you switch to problem solving mode to find a solution. What from your background qualifies you for this position? I believe having worked in transportation and logistics in a fast paced hospital setting has taught me about planning and problem solving. I do have some ideas and proposals I would like to see come to in regards to the continued improvements to our downtown Main Sfreet corridor, housing, and recreation. There is still a lot work to do and I would like to continue to be a part of that realization and process. I initially ran for City Council with that goal in mind. I do believe that we/City Council have worked together to make Missouri Valley a better place to live and raise a family. Why did you run for this position? I am running for reelection because have etžioyed serving the people of Missouri Valley. My interests and hobbies include Iowa Hawkeye Football and Wrestling, our dogs, reading, listening to podcasts, watching documentaries, boating, playing darts, music/live concerts, collecting vinyl records and traveling/vacationing with friends. I am a small business entrepreneur, having owned and operated Go Limo and Shuttle Services LLC since 2012. I have also worked in the limousine industry for the last 28 years. I have been employed for 26 years at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. ![]() I have been married to my wife Amber for eight years. All candidates were contacted if you do not see their answers here, they either did not respond or elected not to participate.Įxplain who you are: I am 52 years old. The Missouri Valley Times-News reached out to candidates ahead of the election with a brief question and answer.įollowing are the candidates' responses, published verbatim. 7, Harrison County voters will choose from the various candidates running for mayor, city council and school board.
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