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City Council election q&a:
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At-large candidates Sprague, Foster address the issues sjackson@communityjournals.com Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 5 and area races are hurtling towards the finish line. In the city of Greenville, council members Lillian Brock Flemming (District 2) and David Sudduth (District 4) ran unopposed and were certified by the Municipal Election Commission in September. One City Council seat is on the contested ballot next week: the at-large position currently held by engineer Gaye Sprague, who is opposed by Greenville businessman Matt Foster. The Greenville Journal asked each candidate to respond to questions of interest to voters.
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What are the most important issues facing the city of Greenville now? How will you address those issues? G ay e S p r a g u e :
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Infrastructure. It is expensive, and our needs are great in sanitary sewer, street maintenance and sidewalks. I will address these through implementing carefully planned sewer improvements, maximizing state matching funds for streets,
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The biggest concern I’ve heard from Greenville citizens is safety. Sprague City Council must be prepared to tackle the tough issue of safety without pushing the problems elsewhere. I am ready to do that. Public safety is a community effort and needs to be addressed Foster alongside the Greenville Police Department by building stronger relationships between the police force and business community, promoting neighborhood watch programs that have proven results as a strong deterrent to crime, and exploring investments in new technology. Are there unique issues facing you as an at-large representative? How will you address those?
G ay e S p r a g u e :
As an at-large representative I address universal needs like reliable police and fire services as well as issues unique to individual areas such as affordable housing, infill development, flooding, noise, cut-through traffic, park and trail security, and others. I will continue to address these by listening to all ideas, identifying solutions, seeking partnerships for implementation, and balancing the needs of all citizens in setting priorities for funding. m at t f o s t e r :
One of the more unique issues facing Greenville is lack of young professionals’ involvement in government. We must make sure that young professionals want to stay in Greenville and start a business in Greenville. As a young professional myself, I will be able to bridge that gap with young people by establishing a youth council (ages 18-39) to participate in local government and the decisions that are made, coordinating with young professional groups, and utilizing new media communication to get young adults involved. What are your qualifications for
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