(West Plains) – The three finalists for the open city council seat in West Plains had their interviews with the city council, Mayor Jack Pahlmann and the heads of various city departments on Friday afternoon at West Plains City Hall.
The finalists, David Kirk, Royce Fugate, and Terry Sanders, were all asked the same questions by members of the city council:
- Why do you want to be on the council?;
- What talents or skills could you bring to the position?;
- What are the highest issues or priorities the city needs to address, and how would you address them?;
- Is there a particular issue you want to be involved with?;
- What is your understanding of the role of city rule, city government, and the role of meeting the community needs?
David Kirk discusses the city sidewalks with the council. (ORN Photo)
The first interviewee, David Kirk, was a principal in the Bakersfield School District for 24 years and six years in Koshkonong and a year as principal in Conway. Kirk told the council that he believes he would be a good fit for the position due to his personality:
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Kirk on issues/projects the city needs to address:
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Kirk on addressing those issues:
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Kirk on particular issues of importance to him:
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Kirk on the role of the council and city government:
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Former city administrator Royce Fugate talking about the city and the possible move to a charter form of government. (ORN Photo)
The next interviewee was Royce Fugate, former West Plains Administrator and City Engineer, and former MoDOT District 9 engineer. Fugate talked about his education, background in engineering, and his history with the city of West Plains. He says his years of experience with the city would make him a good fit for the position:
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Fugate on the issues and projects he would like the city to address:
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Fugate on addressing those issues:
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The final interviewee was Terry Sanders, who is currently on the West Plains Planning and Zoning Commission. Sanders talked about his various services on boards and commissions, including the Home Builders’ Association and the Samaritan Outreach Center, and the reason he wants to serve on the city council:
Terry Sanders talked about the role of the city council and city government. (ORN Photo)
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Sanders on the talents and skills he brings to the table:
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Sanders on issues the city needs to address, and how they should address those issues:
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Sanders on issues he would like to be involved with:
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Sanders on the role of the city council and city government:
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Sanders says that since councilwoman Brenda Smith is on the Planning and Zoning committee, he would be vacating his position on the spot if chosen for city council.
(West Plains) – The three finalists for the open city council seat in West Plains had their interviews with the city council, Mayor Jack Pahlmann and the heads of various city departments on Friday afternoon at West Plains City Hall.
The finalists, David Kirk, Royce Fugate, and Terry Sanders, were all asked the same questions by members of the city council:
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Why do you want to be on the council?;
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What talents or skills could you bring to the position?;
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What are the highest issues or priorities the city needs to address, and how would you address them?;
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Is there a particular issue you want to be involved with?;
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What is your understanding of the role of city rule, city government, and the role of meeting the community needs?
The first interviewee, David Kirk, was a principal in the Bakersfield School District for 24 years and six years in Koshkonong and a year as principal in Conway. Kirk told the council that he believes he would be a good fit for the position due to his personality:
dk1015-1 :26 “…with that”
Kirk on issues/projects the city needs to address:
dk1015-2 :36 “…do that”
Kirk on addressing those issues:
dk1015-3 :24 “…moving on”
Kirk on particular issues of importance to him:
dk1015-4 :54 “…going fantastic”
Kirk on the role of the council and city government:
dk1015-5 :40 “…to look at”
The next interviewee was Royce Fugate, former West Plains Administrator and City Engineer, and former MoDOT District 9 engineer. Fugate talked about his education, background in engineering, and his history with the city of West Plains. He says his years of experience with the city would make him a good fit for the position:
rf1015-1 :52 “…community”
Fugate on the issues and projects he would like the city to address:
rf1015-2 :37 “…communities are”
Fugate on addressing those issues:
rf1015-3 :45 “…do that, so”
The final interviewee was Terry Sanders, who is currently on the West Plains Planning and Zoning Commission. Sanders talked about his various services on boards and commissions, including the Home Builders’ Association and the Samaritan Outreach Center, and the reason he wants to serve on the city council:
ts1015-1 :24 “…in the future”
Sanders on the talents and skills he brings to the table:
ts1015-2 :55 “…myself only”
Sanders on issues the city needs to address, and how they should address those issues:
ts1015-3 :80 “…being developed”
Sanders on issues he would like to be involved with:
ts1015-4 :29 “…property”
Sanders on the role of the city council and city government:
ts1015-5 :45 “…government role”
Sanders says that since councilwoman Brenda Smith is on the Planning and Zoning committee, he would be vacating his position on the spot if chosen for city council.