Submitted Press Release:
Why Do I Want To Be Mayor of The Town of Carthage? Because common sense means good government.
Approximately a year and half ago I was sitting in a Carthage city council meeting. Attendees were shouting, talking over each other, and there was no order. It was just another chaotic embarrassment to my city that had become all to common. At that point I told myself, “I can fix this.”
I want to make the Carthage city council meetings factual rather than entertainment, to bring back integrity, and restore the voice of the people. Our town and the people of this community deserve better.
I guess one could say it is in my nature to serve the citizens of my town. I have been a civil servant my entire life. I have always wanted to give back to my community and this fundamental drive has defined myself.
I believe there is more to Carthage than just Downtown Main Street and that I can better serve the needs of all citizens. As mayor I want to build positive relationships with each and every citizen. The role of the mayor should be to lead by example, and to offer all the resources possible to the citizens to better this city.
Unfortunately I feel there is currently a lack of accomplishment of execution at the executive level. When the city council makes a decision, the mayor should follow through with their decisions. City council decisions must be implemented in a timely manner.
Taxpayer money should never be wasted. Currently our city attorney bills are much higher than normal. The rebidding of projects often result in higher cost. Local government should be good steward’s of the taxpayers money.
I see problems with the way our city government is being run. I see a lack of cooperation with the other municipalities of this county. The executive branch of this city needs change.
These are the reasons I want to be mayor of The Town of Carthage.
