Perry County Associate Commissioner District 1 candidate: Marion A. Brown

Age 65

Place of birth St Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau

Occupation 43 years Mississippi Lime Co. & Farmer

Education

Graduate PHS 1968

Employer Mississippi Lime Co. Ste. Genevieve, MO

Businesses owned, all or part Family Farm

Public offices held or sought; give dates

Deputy Coroner since February 2016

What do you see as the county commission's role in economic development in Perry County?

Work with the city and all parties involved leaving politics out and just using good judgement. Also to not make any decisions without doing our homework, there are many knowledgeable people out there just know who you are listening to.

What are the major challenges facing Perry County?

Keeping a balanced budget that is fair to all. Spending our tax dollars in a very conservative manner. Continued maintenance of roads, bridges and all county properties along with trying to help the county grow and prosper with good decision making and with an open ear.

What in your background or education makes you qualified to be Perry County commissioner?

By having helped manage the family farm most of my adult life and dealing with new challenges that exist in managing a business along with being on several committees, Perry County Extension, Bank of Missouri Ag Advisory, Past Trustee of Masonic Lodge #226, Several Union committees from safety to negotiating grievances between company and labor.

Closing remarks

I've been interested in the County Commissioner position for a long time but farming and working at Mississippi Lime from heavy equipment to electrical and maintenance I knew there was not enough time. Now that I am retired I do have the time that I need to devote to the citizens of Perry County for a through, honest and fair job.