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Augusta City Council, Ward 4

This race applies only to voters in Augusta's Ward 4. Augusta is a second-class city. Its council is made up of two representatives from each of four wards, plus the mayor. Council members represent the public and serve four years; one position from each ward expires every two years. Council members are paid $750 a year.
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  1. Biographical Information
  2. Why are you running?
  3. Why should voters consider you the most qualified candidate? What in your background most prepares you to serve?
  4. What is the biggest issue facing your city, and what would you do to address it? Please be specific.
  5. What other priorities would you have, and how would you address them?
  6. Please state, in detail, your position on open records, meetings and openness and transparency in government.
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Roger Chrislip: Candidate response is not yet available.
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Ron Reavis: The present city councilman has served well for several years. I have no complaints on his representation. I feel I can bring new energy and fresh ideas to our council. I have no agenda or pet projects, just the desire to make Augusta a better place to visit or call home.
Ron Reavis: I recently retired after 31 years with a local fire department. I held several positions of rank within the fire department that afforded me the opportunity to assist in budget development and providing services within that budget. I am accustomed to making decisions, even the unpopular ones. I can develope relationships with other people and organizations to assist with getting things done. I have education in leadership and public management.
Ron Reavis: Economic uncertainty and it's effect on local government. Augusta has many people employeed in the aircraft industry. Wichita's economy flows east to Augusta. This stresses our limited community resources that assist people in need. Local goverment is where the buck stops when the federal and state goverment makes their cuts. Augusta has very little fat in it's present budget. As council member, I would be fiscally responsible to assure we spend wisely and seek ways to increase our tax base.
Ron Reavis: Our council is currently working on a levy improvement project to protect against flooding. Our community should never have to suffer from another flood. Augusta has a community Vision document the community needs to embrace. I would like to increase our community pride and community involvement. This could be accomplished by using volunteers in projects, especially if they are given the tools and direction to accomplish their task and a sense of ownership once the project is completed.
Ron Reavis: I firmly believe in open and honest government. I feel the present state laws are adequate to provide the information the public has the right to know, but to allow government to maintain the occassional need of confidentiality. Sometimes the lack of transparency is the result of someone not providing good customer service by being unwilling to answer the question, or make the extra phone call to see what other level of government or private sector can provide the service requested.
Age: 55
Education/Degrees: Graduated Augusta High School in 1972 Associates Degree Butler County Community College Certificate in Public Management from Wichita State
Occupation: Fire Investigator Unified Investigations and Sciences Owner of High Voltage DJ Service
Community Involvement: Augusta Volunteer Firefighter for 35 years Board of Director of White Eagle Credit Union President of Lakepoint Homeowners Association Entertainment Chairperson for Augusta Relay For Life Augusta Theater Volunteer Member of Augusta Chamber of Commerce
Political experience: None
How long lived in district: 8 years in Ward 4 Lifelong resident of Augusta
Endorsements: None
Campaign Phone: 316-775-5095
E-mail: rreavis@sbcglobal.net
Social media (list any pages on Facebook, MySpace, etc.): None

The Wichita Eagle invited candidates in some contested races in Sedgwick, Butler and Sumner counties to respond to questions about key issues. You can compare the candidates and their responses side by side, and create your own printable or e-mailable ballot. The responses are largely unedited and presented as the candidates sent them to us.