Candidate questionnaire: Emily Tuschoff Collins

NAME: Emily Tuschhoff Collins

AGE: 68

PLACE OF BIRTH: Cape Girardeau, MO

SPOUSE, CHILDREN'S NAMES: Jerry Collins, retired from P&G

Daughters: Teresa Tuschhoff and Traci Branscum

EDUCATION: Jackson High School Class of 1962

Cape Girardeau School of Beauty Culture 1963

OCCUPATION: Retired cosmetologist

EMPLOYER: N/A

BUSINESSES OWNED: Select-A-Style Beauty Salon, Jackson

PUBLIC OFFICES HELD OR SOUGHT:

Jackson Park Board

WHAT'S THE BIGGEST NEED YOU HOPE TO ADDRESS IF ELECTED:

Public awareness is vital with any government agency. I will work hard to inform the citizens of the many responsibilities of the Cape County Health Board, including specific health issues.

WHY ARE YOU THE BEST CANDIDATE:

As a past business owner, I will provide a positive direction for the financial responsibilites of the Board. Having worked almost 50 years with the public, I feel my communication skills will also be an asset. I am extremely interested in continuing to improve the health and safety of Cape Girardeau County.