__Name:__ Bob Keesee
__Age:__ 71
__Place of birth:__ Scott City
__Spouse, children's names:__ children: Bobby - Monty- Kim
__Occupation:__ Contractor "Keesee Construction"
__Employer:__ Self
__Businesses owned, all or part:__ "Keesee Construction"
__Previous offices held or sought:__ Chairman of Special Road District
__What is the most important issue facing the Illmo Special Road District?:__
The first of many challenges facing the road district is that roads abused this past winter need repairs. The tax revenue is for all roads and the money spent should benefit all and not just special interest roads. My focus if elected is to insure tax revenue is shared equally. Unethical issues such as the $40,000 law suit settlement from Tepco should be made public. I wont tolerate this leadership style if elected.
__What in your background or education makes you qualified for this office?:__
I served as the chairman before. I've owned my own business for over 40 years and have vast knowledge in road work, concrete, bridge building, and heavy equipment operations. I know how to budget and keep finances in order and to insure we operate in the black and not have to dip into future tax revenues to pay for brand new equipment. I was raised to live within your means and not over extend yourself.
__Harsh winter weather has depleted road maintenance funds across the state. How do you plan to address this issue if elected?:__
As I stated above we will insure revenues from the tax payers is utilized properly and not on shiny new equipment. The money needs to be spent on the roads and general maintenance that the tax payers require us to do. This will be my focus if elected.
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