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April 30, 2012

ELECTION 2012 Q & A: Perry Smith, Clark County Council At-large

Name:  Perry Smith

Office Sought:  Clark County Council At Large

Age: 62

City of Residence: Utica

Political Party:  Democrat

Political Experience:  County Council (1984-1990), (2000-2004) (2009 to present) Democrat Precinct I committeeman for 20 years

Family:  Daughter, Tiffany Smith Pierce; son, Charles Smith; grandsons, Charles Ballard and Brady Pierce, and friend, Bobbi Blakely

    

Occupation: Employed by E. M. Coots Funeral Home for 44 years

Related Pertinent Experience: Clarksville Police Officer for one year



WHY ARE YOU RUNNING FOR THIS OFFICE?:  I want to continue to bring my experience and knowledge to this office to make Clark County a better home for our families and our businesses





WHAT QUALIFICATIONS OR SKILLS WOULD YOU BRING TO THIS OFFICE?: I have a lifetime of experience of serving on numerous boards and community organizations which can prove me with the knowledge of budgetary management and with leadership skills.





WHAT IS THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE FACING THIS OFFICE AND HOW WOULD YOU ADDRESS IT IF ELECTED?: The most crucial issue is to prove adequate funding for essential county services. I will address this issue by using all available funding sources, but without any tax increases. In addition to stick oversight of unnecessary spending.



HOW DO YOU PLAN TO MANAGE THE COUNTY’S EXPENSES ON THE BUDGETS BEING APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE? County government is a collaborative process and I plan to increase the spirit of cooperation among all county officials in keeping expenses without our state approved budgets.







DO YOU THINK IT IS NECESSARY TO INCREASE THE COUNTY’S REVENUE? IF SO, WHAT ARE SOME OPTIONS FOR RAISING THE REVENUE THE COUNTY IS BRINGING IN? At this time, due to current economic conditions, I do not favor any increase in the county’s revenue because this would result in tax increases. We need to control spending before we consider any increase in revenue



ARE YOU IN FAVOR OF MANDATES IF THE COUNTY IS UNABLE TO COVER  ITS EXPENSES AGAIN? WHY OR WHY NOT? I am not in favor of any new mandates because mandates can result in additional tax rates. Remember the victims of the tornado disaster in  your prayers. God bless troops in the military.

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