Check out the candidates
May 7th, 2008, 12:48 am Hobby Shops
The Kings County Record sent a questionnaire to every municipal candidate in Hampton, Norton, Sussex, Sussex Corner and Petitcodiac. It asked for the following information: name, age, occupation, and in two paragraphs, state why your town or village would be a better place with you as the mayor or councillor. The results are below, with the exception of one candidate who did not return our questionnaire.
believe the town of Hampton would be a better place if I were a councillor because of my experiences and involvement with the business community and town committees such as the Hampton Camber of Commerce and the Town of Hampton, Planning Advisory Committee.
I also care about the quality the life we choose for our small town. I would like to see more emphasis on family-oriented sports activities and more support for small business. This would add such quality to our community and for tourism.
? Adam J. Reid, 24, accountant
I’ve lived in Hampton all my life, I’ve seen Hampton grow over the past 20 years, and have a great passion for maintaining that friendly small-town atmosphere. However, there are a few areas of concern: road repair, growth problems and possibilities, keeping Hampton clean and attractive, assistance for small business growth and self-employed individuals, a regional library, property tax rates, fiscal spending, water sources and a street light at the foot of Hall Road. Most of all, I want to listen and take seriously the concerns of the residents of Hampton.
I have a young and vibrant approach to offer, always remembering to adapt to what the citizens of Hampton want for their town. I want to be able to reach out to our youth and instill a sense of love and pride for this great town, I want to reach out to parents and families to see to it that Hampton is an excellent, learning, and safe area to raise your family, and I want to reach out to our respected elderly citizens and keep them active with the core roots and deep history of Hampton. Let’s work together to encourage positive growth that everyone can enjoy; let’s work together to keep Hampton safe and clean; let’s work together to have Hampton remain the best place to live.
? Don Smith, 56, municipal administrator
I moved to Hampton in 1988 because of its small town appeal. Since then, the town has continually grown and yet emphasis has always been placed on retaining the nature and culture of the community. I would like to represent the citizens of Hampton to ensure we take advantage of the growth opportunities but in a well balanced way. By this I mean we need to ensure the development compliments the vision created by our citizens and takes into account the need for infrastructure, emergency services, recreation, parks, environment and culture. We must consider what we enjoy today and build on that as we grow.
The town of Hampton requires strong leadership around the council table. With over 12 years in that role, I can bring that leadership to town council. We also need to involve our citizens in the development of plans for the future of our town and based upon that community input, set a course of action that will see the town grow into the vision our citizens desire. I am a firm believer in listening to the voice of the people and will offer open and honest communications links for our citizens to channel their voices to town council.
? Stephen Langille, 50, construction company manager
Over the next four years I will bring my personal qualities to the council table which will benefit our town. These qualities are a passion for Hampton’s natural beauty and the enthusiasm to work with others to protect that beauty; imagination for our future; wisdom born of my experiences from being self-employed all my adult life; a love for and an appreciation of hard work; a keen listener; and the ability to make balanced decisions. I feel that by working together in Hampton, with our neighbours and other levels of government, we can continue to grow and thrive and nurture what is unique about Hampton.
? Peter Behr, 72, manager, ship construction and repair (retired)
Since I am not able to predict the future it will take time to determine whether or not my presence on Council will benefit the community of Hampton. However, I promise to listen to the concerns of Hampton’s citizens, and together with my fellow council members, address and solve them in a timely manner.
? Roy Marchand, 42, conservation officer
Through 14 years of conservation work, my love of the outdoors has included teaching Cubs and other groups about conservation and survival in the elements. In a town whose motto is “It’s in our Nature,” I am the perfect choice for council. As with my job and my hobbies, I would tackle issues relevant to the citizens of this town with diplomacy, intelligence and in a timely manner.
My related experience within law enforcement and my duties as a husband and father have taught me the importance of focusing on an issue and dealing with it head on. Some of the key issues I would like to see brought to the forefront and dealt with are drug and alcohol abuse; a plan for new construction and zoning bylaws to take advantage of the forecasted economic boom while still maintaining our small town quality of life; ballooning property tax bills; creation and improvement of nature based activities; and the development of the town commons. Although there are other issues facing us as a community, these are the ones that I am passionate about and feel a need to change in order to make Hampton a better place to live.
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