Candidate questionnaire: John Simmons

NAME: John Simmons

AGE: 59

PLACE OF BIRTH: Cape Girardeau

SPOUSE, CHILDREN'S NAMES:

Christine, Spouse, Melissa Rose daughter

EDUCATION:

High school, some college credits

OCCUPATION:

Electrician and property rental

EMPLOYER:

Saint Francis Medical Center

BUSINESSES OWNED, ALL OR PART:

Simmons Properties and APG linmited

PUBLIC OFFICES HELD OR SOUGHT; GIVE DATES:

East County Fire District current board member seeking re-election

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

To keep the fire district operating at the current level of excellence. The officers and fire fighters do a fantastic job. The give tirelessly of their time and talents in order to keep the people of this district safer. I want to continue to help to support them in getting the equipment and use proper budgeting of funds so they can do their job.

WHY ARE YOU THE BEST CANDIDATE?

I had 12 years experience as a fire fighter with East County Fire District, achieving the rank of Captain and also three years of serving on the fire board.

I currently operate a fair sized property rental business in addition to my job. I understand budgeting and how to properly use funds. I have lots of business experience having owned a very successful small business of my own.