County Supervisor District Four
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For Part One of the Serve Hancock Forum,
candidates were given an opportunity to write a brief (150 words) bio
and send in a photograph. Below (in alphabetical order) are their
unedited responses. Click here to read the Forum invitation.
In Part Two of the Forum, candidates who participated in Part One were sent a list of questions. The questions were emailed to participating candidates on June 19th. Each received a follow-up phone call. Candidates who wished to participate in Part Two had until 11:30pm, Monday, July 13th to respond. Responses will be posted below their bios. If no response was received before deadline, that is indicated with "chose not to participate in Part Two."
In Part Two of the Forum, candidates who participated in Part One were sent a list of questions. The questions were emailed to participating candidates on June 19th. Each received a follow-up phone call. Candidates who wished to participate in Part Two had until 11:30pm, Monday, July 13th to respond. Responses will be posted below their bios. If no response was received before deadline, that is indicated with "chose not to participate in Part Two."
District Four Candidates
Results: August 4th, District 4 Republican Primary
Scotty Adam (R) - 994 - 80% Jeff Harding (R) - 247 - 20% Scotty Adam (R) - Chose not to participate in Forum
Lonnie J. Falgout (I) - Participated, but withdrew Anthony Pace (I) - Participating in Forum, Part One Maurice E. Singleton, Jr (D) - Participating in Forum |
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DISTRICT THREE CANDIDATES PARTICIPATING IN FORUM
Lonnie J. Falgout (I)
Falgout withdrew from the race on July 28th. Click here to read his press release.
Thirty year management experience in the transportation equipment industry. Currently BSL Councilman Ward 6 which comprises waterfront areas along 603 to Stennis Airport. Versed in municipal processes required by State Statutes, ordinances, resolutions, plus setting and maintaining budgetary guidelines.
Volunteer organizations: certified baseball & softball umpire, past president Harrison/Hancock Umpire Assoc., past member Harrison/Hancock Youth League, one of original founders of Starfish Cafe', Cal Ripkin Baseball, Dixie Girls Softball, supporter of Boys & Girls Club, Retrofit, Krewe of Diamonds, member of CCA, American Legion Post 139.
My qualifying is based on a simple but important factor for our citizens, business owners and future investors here in Hancock County: Improve and maintain our quality of life, keep our education system moving forward and upward. Provide law enforcement all available resources to keep us, loved ones and investments safe. Securing new businesses, while helping and expanding the possibilities for existing businesses.
Volunteer organizations: certified baseball & softball umpire, past president Harrison/Hancock Umpire Assoc., past member Harrison/Hancock Youth League, one of original founders of Starfish Cafe', Cal Ripkin Baseball, Dixie Girls Softball, supporter of Boys & Girls Club, Retrofit, Krewe of Diamonds, member of CCA, American Legion Post 139.
My qualifying is based on a simple but important factor for our citizens, business owners and future investors here in Hancock County: Improve and maintain our quality of life, keep our education system moving forward and upward. Provide law enforcement all available resources to keep us, loved ones and investments safe. Securing new businesses, while helping and expanding the possibilities for existing businesses.
Lonnie J. Falgout (I)
Unedited Responses to Forum Questions
Jeff “Poolman” Harding (R)
I am Jeff Harding, 52, a Bay St. Louis resident, retired firefighter/EMT, and I own Gulf Coast Pools. I am a state-licensed general contractor, master plumber, and master electrician.
I am a firm believer in small, transparent government, and not one to hide the people's business behind closed doors. Executive session guidelines must be followed as prescribed by law. We need to set Hancock County on a path of economic development, bring large employers to our county, and have those employees be residents.
Taxpayers deserve knowing those working for them are the best; this includes the schools and public safety. We must remove duplicate services, and squeeze each taxpayer nickel as far as possible. Your County government must work closely with our schools and cities for the betterment of all.
Please allow me to serve you for the next four years.
I am a firm believer in small, transparent government, and not one to hide the people's business behind closed doors. Executive session guidelines must be followed as prescribed by law. We need to set Hancock County on a path of economic development, bring large employers to our county, and have those employees be residents.
Taxpayers deserve knowing those working for them are the best; this includes the schools and public safety. We must remove duplicate services, and squeeze each taxpayer nickel as far as possible. Your County government must work closely with our schools and cities for the betterment of all.
Please allow me to serve you for the next four years.
Chose not to participate in Part Two of the Forum
Anthony Pace (I)
An opinion exists among many of the residents of Hancock County that important county decisions are made in "back room" negotiation. This idea erodes public trust, adding to an overall feeling of helplessness and frustration. I believe that only through transparent government can we build the trust needed for success.
Hancock County has seen a great amount of rebuilding as we continue to recover from Hurricane Katrina. We are all fortunate to live in such a rich and beautiful place. However, even with the great strides we have made, there is still work to be done.
I am running for Supervisor of District 4, because I believe that I am uniquely qualified for the position of County Supervisor. As an attorney and successful business owner, I have both the education and practical experience to help make this amazing county an even more amazing home for my family and yours.
Hancock County has seen a great amount of rebuilding as we continue to recover from Hurricane Katrina. We are all fortunate to live in such a rich and beautiful place. However, even with the great strides we have made, there is still work to be done.
I am running for Supervisor of District 4, because I believe that I am uniquely qualified for the position of County Supervisor. As an attorney and successful business owner, I have both the education and practical experience to help make this amazing county an even more amazing home for my family and yours.
Chose not to participate in Part Two of the Forum
Maurice E. Singleton, Jr (D)
Maurice Singleton grew up in Bay St. Louis. He is a graduate of Bay High School and holds a B.S. degree in journalism from USM.
Maurice is a fourth generation member of his father's family to call Hancock County home. He has been married to Vonretta for 38 years, and they are the parents of three adult sons.
Maurice serves on the boards of the Bay-Waveland School District, the Boys and Girls Clubs Hancock County Unit, and Jobs for Mississippi Graduates. He currently serves as Grand Knight of the Knights of Peter Claver Council #6 at St. Rose Church.
A friend says Maurice's gift is "building bridges between people," which is consistent with his goals for District 4 Supervisor. "I will work with the other supervisors, other officials and citizens to work through problems."
Maurice is a fourth generation member of his father's family to call Hancock County home. He has been married to Vonretta for 38 years, and they are the parents of three adult sons.
Maurice serves on the boards of the Bay-Waveland School District, the Boys and Girls Clubs Hancock County Unit, and Jobs for Mississippi Graduates. He currently serves as Grand Knight of the Knights of Peter Claver Council #6 at St. Rose Church.
A friend says Maurice's gift is "building bridges between people," which is consistent with his goals for District 4 Supervisor. "I will work with the other supervisors, other officials and citizens to work through problems."
Maurice E. Singleton, Jr (D)
Unedited Responses To Forum Questions
Below are the questions that make up Part Two of the Forum, selected by our volunteers from those submitted by local leaders, citizens and Cleaver readers.
1. What is your specific plan for this district?
2. What are your qualifications to carry out your goals?
3. What is your current employment and how much time can you devote to this office?
4. Is there a long-range county strategic plan in effect now, and if so, what is your opinion of it?
5. What can the Board of Supervisors do to increase transparency?
6. Do you think the communications between the local governing bodies (BSL, Waveland, Diamondhead and Hancock County) can be improved, and if so, how?
7. How would you improve Hancock County's website?
8. How would you fund raises for county employees? Should the raises be performance based?
9. The Hancock County Tourism Development Bureau used to receive significant annual funding in the county budget. For the past two years, it has received no funding from the county. What are your thoughts on this issue?
10. What do you see as Hancock County's biggest hurdles in attracting new businesses? What is your plan to overcome these hurdles?
1. What is your specific plan for this district?
2. What are your qualifications to carry out your goals?
3. What is your current employment and how much time can you devote to this office?
4. Is there a long-range county strategic plan in effect now, and if so, what is your opinion of it?
5. What can the Board of Supervisors do to increase transparency?
6. Do you think the communications between the local governing bodies (BSL, Waveland, Diamondhead and Hancock County) can be improved, and if so, how?
7. How would you improve Hancock County's website?
8. How would you fund raises for county employees? Should the raises be performance based?
9. The Hancock County Tourism Development Bureau used to receive significant annual funding in the county budget. For the past two years, it has received no funding from the county. What are your thoughts on this issue?
10. What do you see as Hancock County's biggest hurdles in attracting new businesses? What is your plan to overcome these hurdles?
