Candidate questionnaire: Melissa Spencer

__Name:__ Melissa Spencer

__Place of birth:__ Cape Girardeau

__Spouse, children's names:__

Michael Spencer, Brandon & Sara (spouse) Isaacs, Matthey & Lindsey (spouse) Isaacs, Jeff Spencer, Sadie Whitener, Mckenzie Spencer

__Occupation:__ Ins Bill Clerk

__Employer:__ Southeast HEALTH (Southeast Missouri Hospital

__Businesses owned, all or part:__ N/A

__Previous offices held or sought:__

Currently chairperson at Cape Regional Credit Union. Previously held position of vice-chair. President of the KCette organization in Oran. Previously held the position of secretary and vice president

__What is the most important issue facing Oran?:__

Currently our water. We are in need of a new well and also bringing our water system up to code. Citizens should realize to meet standards water rates must increase. We have the lowest rates around. Purchase & installation of new emergency siren. Building of new city hall that meets access for the handicapped. Cleaning up of our town which requires everyone's help.

__Public safety has become a rising concern in Missouri. As a council member, how would you work with public safety departments and the public to foster strong relationships?:__

Make sure our police force has the necessary equipment and training to adequately perform their duties.

__Why are you better qualified than your opponents?:__

As a lifelong resident of Oran I have watched the changes it has gone through. The past 2 years serving on the council has given me the opportunity to learn the operations of our town. I would like to continue learning and see if I could possibly help make some changes.