Scott City mayor candidate profiles

Tim Porch (incumbent)

Age: 48

Spouse: Sally

Children: Matt, 25; Jana, 19

Employment: Interior Plus Inc.

Education: attended Southeast Missouri State University for two years

Memberships: city council, 1999-2000; mayor, 2000-2008

Reason for running: To continue our progress. Continue to build our reserve funds while not increasing taxes. We have several projects we have started and I would like to stay in office to see them completed (i.e. Ramsey Creek Bridge to our industrial area).

Other experience: Owner, Interior Plus Inc., for 20 years.

Main challenges: Our interstate intersection. We need a new one. Bringing in new business to our town. Continue to be able to pay our employees a competitive wage. Expand our water and sewer lines to accommodate our growth.

Main assets: Our great citizens and businesses. Our school. our new residential housing.

Communication: I always keep an open policy on communication. My business office is in town and people are welcome to stop by. My phone number is in the book. My City Council members are also very accessible. Call City Hall if all else fails they will get a message to whom you need to talk to.

Charlotte Cannon

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