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Emil Bergquist
Experimental Precision Technician
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George F. Capps
Retired
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Dee Stuart
elected official, restaurant equipment sales
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- Biographical Information
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Why are you running?
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Why should voters consider you the most qualified candidate? What in your background most prepares you to serve as mayor?
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How would you lead the city as mayor? Give us an idea of your leadership style and how you would approach the position.
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What is the biggest issue facing your city, and what would you do to address it? Please be specific.
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What other priorities would you have as mayor, and how would you address them?
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Please state, in detail, your position on open records, meetings and openness and transparency in gov-ernment.
Emil Bergquist:
I've made a lifetime of personal study in our governing system and the history of our nation. These, along with communication, come together in my desire to understand and serve people. Life's too short to spend just serving yourself. I like being a part of solutions. I believe in the value of individual endeavor and creativity. Those pursuits are best served when we are not oppressed. For the past couple of years folks have been asking me to consider another term. I am willing and ready!
Emil Bergquist:
I was mayor for 4 years in challenging, difficult, and good times and our city prospered. I see the success of a city, not in terms of how many things are changed, but in the contentment and security of its citizens. The greatest leadership happens through teamwork and a listening ear.
I respect the input and expertise of all those elected. I have a record of patience in moderating through tough issues. I give credence to each issue and person to come before the council. That is who I am.
Emil Bergquist:
I would listen to, and seek the strengths and ideas of the city council, staff and the people. Drawing on these can make any leader more effective. Also, I believe you're more likely to be heard if you listen. Being accessible every day to staff, and to the public for critique and problem resolution are important for staying current. Accountable in crisis management, new opportunities or everyday operations, as mayor I would carry the good name of Park City with respect, honor and expectation!
Emil Bergquist:
Budgetary restraint will be the biggest challenge facing the council of 2009. Limited funding from the statehouse and smaller personal incomes, including layoffs, may leave citizens calling for relief. Avoiding unnecessary new debt now and securing reserves for the “unexpecteds” in extraordinary times will do much to limit growth in the tax burden. What remains of the $6.1 MtBE settlement should be kept in utility cash reserves. This will give us flexibility to be ready for the next great wave.
Emil Bergquist:
I will seek to grow an atmosphere of opportunity for professionals with service venues to establish in Park City. This serves multiple purposes. Growing commerce in our area and providing skilled and entry level job opportunities are important. Private risk management of housing, recreation facilities, and healthcare, as examples, could free city dollars and time to tend to the structure and safety of our city. Infrastructure and good zoning pave the way for balanced new growth in all areas.
Emil Bergquist:
Governance should be as open as civility, confidentiality, and the privacy of personnel issues will allow. As much as is possible, discussion on the merit or detail of an issue to be considered should be made in public meetings. Reference material for making those decisions can be vital to the public's understanding and trust. It is ultimately the charge of the mayor to see that law, the Kansas Constitution and the U.S Constitution are complied with in all affairs.
Age:
53
Education/Degrees:
Wichita Heights High School
Friends University- one year
Occupation:
Experimental Technician 33 years Hawker/Beechcraft
Community Involvement:
American Red Cross Disaster Relief since 1991 and Sedgwick County CERT since 2005. CERT site coordinator at Chapman Tornado effort in 2008.
6 years church Teen leadership
Political experience:
8 years as city coucil member 1995-2001, 1999-2001 as council president
Park City mayor 2001-2005
currently serving as councilman
How long lived in district:
We have lived in Park City for 18 years.
Endorsements:
I have not had any endorsements by businesses,
Campaign Phone:
316-680-4697
E-mail:
emilbergquist@sbcglobal.net
Web site:
www.emilformayor.com
George F. Capps:
Government's existence is to serve the needs of its citizens. Park City needs a conservative approach to how it spends our limited resources. We must begin to work smarter and make tax dollars and other revenue streams work more effectively and efficiently. This requires budget restraint that is focused on providing basic infrastructure and services while holding-the-line on taxes and water rates. Low tax and water rates are the keys for the future growth and economic viability of Park City.
George F. Capps:
I worked for Park City as a police officer, supervisor, chief of police, and councilman. I am serving my 2nd term with the Sedgwick County Council on Aging. In my years of service, I served in the trenches as we struggled to gain respect, as a city and police department. Of course we made some mistakes along the way, but my experience of working with the city's emergencies and everyday problems gives me an advantage over my two opponents who have only served on the political side of the city.
George F. Capps:
I would lead as mayor as I previously led as chief of police, leading with an open door policy with a clear understanding of who I am working for, which is the citizens of Park City. I would never forget that one of my most important duties would be to carry out the directives of the city council. My leadership style is one of team building, uniting people toward a common goal.
George F. Capps:
Budget. I would focus on budget restraint with the idea of providing the necessary infrastructure and public services that families and businesses expect. I would work hard to reign in unnecessary spending. With the possibility of stimulus monies, I would make sure we do everything possible to get Park City its fair share. My main focus would be on public safety, water and sewer, roads, and holding-the-line on taxes.
George F. Capps:
Six million dollar settlement. One million is already set aside for our library. One and a half million for our water and sewer plant. I believe we should pay off our lease purchases, along with our city hall. This would provide a big boost to our budget process. The rest of the money should go into reserve for emergencies as these are difficult times and we do not know for sure what the future holds for us as a city.
George F. Capps:
I understand that some items such as personnel and contract negotiations have to be to a degree closed. All other items should be open to the public. Any meeting by council involving city business should be open to the public. I believe in complete openness and transparency. We are dealing with issues that affect people's lives and their pocketbooks. I can see no reason to conceal anything from the citizens.
Age:
69
Education/Degrees:
Some college
Occupation:
Retired Chief of Police, Current Councilman for Ward 3
Community Involvement:
I was a member of Park City's self help group. I ring bells for the Salvation Army and the Lions Club at Christmas time. I have helped the Park Board with Tree planting.I deliver meals for the good neighbor nutrition program. I am a contributing member of Park City Project Friendship.
Political experience:
I was appointed Chief Of Police in 1997 by Mayor Biggs.I have twice been appointed to the Sedgwick County Council on aging, and am currently serving my second term in that Office. I was elected to The Park City Council in 2007 and I am finishimg my second year in that position.
How long lived in district:
44 years
Campaign Phone:
316-744-9358
E-mail:
gfcapps@sbcglobal.net
Dee Stuart:
I am running again because, now more than ever, Park City needs a leader to move the City forward. If we stop working toward progress in hard times, the world will pass us by. I believe that I have the ideas, the will, and the vision to continue to make Park City a better place to live through the next four years and beyond.
Dee Stuart:
If voters look at my record of the last four years as mayor, and before that, my ten years of community service, I think they will see what has prepared me. I have ideas and the ability to find capable people to help me implement them. We have accumulated an amazing record of accomplishment during my term in office, particularly the first two years. Working together, the Governing Body set goals and went after them seriously. And that’s the best background.
Dee Stuart:
I believe that I have led the City of Park City with energy and foresight and would hope to continue to do that. I believe in cooperative management. If I have ideas, or hear others’ ideas, that will make the City better, I don’t hesitate to implement them. I find the most capable people, assign tasks, hold them accountable, and then get out of their way. I want to excite people about projects so they want to contribute. I have a vision of Park City the way it could be, a city where absolutely anyone would feel privileged to live. I want to make that vision reality.
Dee Stuart:
The economy is clearly the biggest issue. In December, I called our home builders together to work out a strategy to sell more houses, thereby decreasing the risk that our residents would have to make bond payments for the special assessments. We started an incentive program and have plans to bring newcomers into town to see what Park City offers. And it’s working – we’re selling homes here. We started a program called “Show Dee the Money” to encourage city staff to present ideas for lower costs and more city revenues, taking care to stretch our money.
Dee Stuart:
Always making Park City better than it was. Working on living conditions, appearance, amenities. A city starts with infrastructure, then institutes law enforcement. I’m proud that our streets, water, sewer, and police protection meet or exceed area standards. Our amenities do not. We may never have our own schools, but we can work toward a retail district, beautiful parks, a busy library, and a City Center.
Dee Stuart:
Citizens deserve to know what we’re doing and why we’re doing it. Over the years, I’ve started two city government newsletters. After becoming mayor, I expanded Channel 7, broadcasting all City Council meetings, CSA’s, and even town features. I chair the Chisholm Creek Utility Authority which provides Park City and Bel Aire with water and sewer service, and my main goal has been to make it transparent. It’s taken four years, but I think we’re finally at a point where ratepayers can actually get a profit & loss statement if they ask.
Age:
65
Education/Degrees:
47 college hours, focus on accounting, computers
Occupation:
Mayor of Park City (full time), Sales Representative with Discount Restaurant Equipment (occasional)
Community Involvement:
Member, past chair, Park City Pride, State Pride Board of Directors
Member, Kechi United Methodist Church
Started Park City Post, Park City Alive! Humanities Series, started tutoring program at Chisholm Trail Elementary School. Coordinated Park City Salute to Freedom Parade. Past member, Sedgwick County Solid Waste Committee, Sedgwick County Extension Service Economic Development Committee.
Political experience:
Two terms, Park City Council, Ward Two 1997 - 2001
One term, Mayor of Park City, 2005 - present
Ran for Mayor of Park City, 2001
Ran for Sedgwick County Commission, 2006
Active in REAP (Regional Economic Area Partnership), REAP Economic Development Committee, SCAC (Sedgwick County Association of Cities)
How long lived in district:
22 years
Endorsements:
Bob Dixson, Mayor of Greensburg; Brian Withrow, former Mayor of Bel Aire; Wink Hartman, owner of Hartman Arena; Alan Ginsburg, owner Wild West World
Campaign Phone:
316.619.7800
E-mail:
deestuart@cox.net
Web site:
www.deestuart.com
Social media (list any pages on Facebook, MySpace, etc.):
www.mayorscorner.blogspot.com