County Supervisor District One
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District One Candidates
Jon Heaton (I) - Participating in Forum
Theresa Ryan (R) - Participating in Forum Bruce Sellier Jr. (I) - Chose not to participate in Forum Jefferson (Buster) Verdin IV (D) - Chose not to participate in Forum David Yarbrough (I) - Chose not to participate in Forum |
Which COUNTY district is yours?
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DISTRICT ONE CANDIDATES PARTICIPATING IN FORUM
Jon Heaton (I)
My name is Jon Heaton. I'm running for Supervisor in District one, Hancock County, Ms.
I 'm an Independent. Most people know what Republicans and Democrats are. They are expected to act in certain ways and quite often don't always get along with each other.
Libertarians are good. They stand for Liberty, not Liberalism but most people don't know that and just the name sounds kind of radical.
As an independent I will be free to work for the people who hire (elect) me, and not for those who put undue restrictions on you, the people of Hancock county.
Even the term "supervisor" sounds threatening. It sounds like you're electing someone to tell you what to do.
If I'm elected I'll be your employee. You tell me what you want me to do. I'll be working for you.
Very Sincerely,
Jon Heaton
I 'm an Independent. Most people know what Republicans and Democrats are. They are expected to act in certain ways and quite often don't always get along with each other.
Libertarians are good. They stand for Liberty, not Liberalism but most people don't know that and just the name sounds kind of radical.
As an independent I will be free to work for the people who hire (elect) me, and not for those who put undue restrictions on you, the people of Hancock county.
Even the term "supervisor" sounds threatening. It sounds like you're electing someone to tell you what to do.
If I'm elected I'll be your employee. You tell me what you want me to do. I'll be working for you.
Very Sincerely,
Jon Heaton
Jon Heaton (I)
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Theresa Ryan (R)
Theresa is a lifelong resident of Hancock County. She attended the University of Southern Mississippi and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. Theresa worked for over twenty-five years in the Information Technology field, serving as IT Manager for defense contractors.
Theresa now owns and operates an Information Technology company (Computer Solutions LLC) in Hancock County; providing computer and network services and equipment to small businesses, non-profits and individuals in the area.
With the wealth of knowledge and experience that Theresa possesses in the Information Technology field, as well as being a small business owner, she is highly qualified for the position of Supervisor. She also has a vast amount of experience in handling multi-million dollar Information Technology budgets, which complements her qualifications for Supervisor. Theresa will be a very active and engaged representative for the citizens of Hancock County.
Theresa now owns and operates an Information Technology company (Computer Solutions LLC) in Hancock County; providing computer and network services and equipment to small businesses, non-profits and individuals in the area.
With the wealth of knowledge and experience that Theresa possesses in the Information Technology field, as well as being a small business owner, she is highly qualified for the position of Supervisor. She also has a vast amount of experience in handling multi-million dollar Information Technology budgets, which complements her qualifications for Supervisor. Theresa will be a very active and engaged representative for the citizens of Hancock County.
Theresa Ryan (R)
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The questions that make up Part Two of the Forum were 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?
