Candidate questionnaire: Lisa Reitzel

NAME: Lisa Reitzel

AGE: 43

PLACE OF BIRTH: Cape Girardeau, Mo.

SPOUSE, CHILDREN'S NAMES:

My husband Mark and I have been married for almost twenty years and we have one beautiful daughter Lydia who is 14 years old.

OCCUPATION: Registered nurse

EDUCATION:

Graduate of Woodland High School, 1987

Graduate Wesley College, Florence Ms. 1989 with a 2 year general education degree

Graduate Southeast Missouri State University, 1992 with an Associate's Degree in Nursing

EMPLOYER: Silver Springs Surgery Center

BUSINESSES OWNED, ALL OR PART:

My husband is a self employed farmer and we operate and manage a 2,000 acre farm.

PUBLIC OFFICES HELD OR SOUGHT; GIVE DATES:

Seeking the office of Cape County Public Administrator

WEBSITE: www.Elect-Lisa.com

WHAT MAKES YOU THE BEST CANDIDATE FOR THIS OFFICE?

I have been a registered nurse for almost twenty years. Being a patient advocate is what I do on a daily basis, meeting others needs and taking care of them. Having a degree in nursing and twenty years of experience is a definite asset, because at times the Public Administrator may be making life or death decisions for their Wards. I have the qualifications, heart, and desire to care for the Wards of Cape County

WHY ARE YOU SEEKING THIS SEAT IN SUCH A CROWDED FIELD?

I want to ensure the Wards of Cape County get the best possible care they need and deserve and be placed in an environment that is the least restrictive to meet their individual needs. I have the compassion needed to care for the Wards. I will remember the Wards have a name and treat them with the dignity, pride and respect they deserve. It would be an honor to serve the Wards of Cape County.

CLOSING REMARKS:

I have known for years I was to care for those who for whatever reason could not care for themself. Early on in my life I watched my grandpa die with cancer and was so thankful I could be there with him and my family. I want to make sure the Wards are cared for just the way I would want one of my family members to be treated and protect their rights each day.