Terrence Kelley

Terrence Kelley

Date of birth: Oct. 21, 1961

Place of birth: Cape Girardeau

Spouse, children: Wife, Kim; children Quentin and Lindsay Jo

Occupation: Agent with The Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control

Employer: State of Missouri

Businesses owned, all or part: None

Previous offices held or sought: East County Fire Protection District Board member from August 2008 to present

What is the most important issue facing the East County Fire District?

To give the voters in the district the opportunity to establish a five-member board.

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

The fact that I have successfully owned and operated businesses, established and worked within a budget, and understand what it takes to be a unified organization with a common goal, for the good of all involved.

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

I would say that the other candidates would be just as qualified, committed and dedicated as I am.