Herbert Blattel Jr.

Herbert Blattel Jr.

Date of birth: Sept. 22, 1952

Place of birth: Cape Girardeau

Spouse, children: Wife Wanda Blattel; children Andy Blattel, Amy White, Luke Blattel, Cody Blattel

Occupation: Self-employed

Employer: Watertite Seamless Guttering

Businesses owned, all or part: Watertite Seamless Guttering

Previous offices held or sought: Delta School Board, president

What is the most important issue facing the Delta School Board?

The new elementary school and facing the difficult times of the economy.

What in your education or background makes you qualified for this office?

Lifetime resident of Delta School District, attended 12 years, children attended, grandchildren are currently attending.

Why are you better qualified than your opponent(s)?

I have been a school board member for 12 years. I am currently president and have held the office of vice president, also. From this experience, I have been involved in all of the past issues. Through this, I have also been a part of the decision-making process.

Did you support construction of a new grade school and how do you think the project is proceeding so far?

I truly support the construction of a new grade school. The construction has been going as well as can be expected due to the weather conditions and the wet ground.