__Name:__ Will Yates
__Age:__ 41
__Place of birth:__ Fort Pierce Fl.
__Spouse's, children's names:__ Terrie Yates Rachel Yates R.J Yates Robert Yates Russell Yates Rachana Yates
__Education:__ Oran High
__Occupation:__ labourer
__Employer:__ Q.C Inc.
__Businesses owned, all or part:__ Perkins Valley View and Commen Cemetery Inc.
__Public offices held or sought; give dates:__ County Commissioner 11/4/14
__As presiding commissioner, how important is it to be knowledgeable about various state and local grantors for county projects?:__
The County Commissioner is Ultimately responsible for all of the finances of the county. It's revenues, the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges is one the county's most significant responsibility so yes it is vary important.
__Do most projects rely solely on grant availability before they can begin? Why or why not?:__
Yes the county has to rely on grant with out grants the county would not have enough funds to pay for there projects.
__Do you see the potential for industrial or new business growth near the future Southern Exchange at Benton and Scott City?:__
Yes, there is a lot of potential for growth in that area as long as we can attract business and have ample land available.
__If you see the potential for industrial or new business growth near the future Southern Exchange at Benton and Scott City, how do you plan to attract businesses to the area?:__
I would go to Inc. and small businesses and convince them how beneficial it would be to pout there business at that location
__Closing remarks:__
If elected I would like to make my Phone no.public that way if any one has any complaints they can contact me.
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