Candidate questionnaire: Roger English

NAME: Roger English

AGE: 66

PLACE OF BIRTH: Poplar Bluff, Missouri

SPOUSE, CHILDREN'S NAMES:

Bonnie English

EDUCATION:

12 years High School

2 years college

OCCUPATION:

Bus Driver

EMPLOYER:

Jackson R-2 School

BUSINESSES OWNED, ALL OR PART:

none

PUBLIC OFFICES HELD OR SOUGHT; GIVE DATES:

none

WHAT'S THE BIGGEST NEED YOU HOPE TO ADDRESS IF ELECTED?

To provide the best leadership for the Gordonville Fire Protection as a board member. The district was formed to provide protection of the citizens of the district. The department has evolved into the fire and ems service over the years. The membership needs to be increased to provide the best service. The department needs to be transparent in all it's actions.

WHY ARE YOU THE BEST CANDIDATE?

I have been in the fire service since 1987 where i started as a probation firefighter. I have lived in the district more than 25 years. I attend Gordonville City and Gordonville Fire Protection District meetings on a regular business to be up to date on my community. I have served as firefighter, fire officer, chief, & safety officer. I have generated spending plans for 1 year, 5 years, and 10 years. for the fire service. I am a conservative type person but look toward the future with all the needs of the district in the future.