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Page 26 Town of Quartzsite Election is scheduled for Tuesday, March 13, 2012. Candidates for Mayor are Ed Foster, Jerry Lukkasson, Jen- ny Mills. Candidates for Town Council are Sean Austin, Starr BearCat, Barbara Cowell (incumbent), Jennifer Jones, Bill Moore, Mark Orgeron, Dean Taylor, Joe Winslow (incument), and Patricia Workman. Run- ning in a special election for a two-year term vacated by Mayor Jose Lizarraga, is Mike Jewitt (incumbent). John Prutch filed papers to be a write-in candidate. As another free service of Desert Messen- ger, all candidates were given the oppor- tunity to answer five questions, along with background information. Candidates were asked to limit their response to 500 words. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order, as listed on the ballot. THE QUESTIONS: 1) What in your background, training and experience qualifies you to manage the af- fairs of the town of 3600 people? 2) Given tourism is such an important industry of Quartzsite, what actions do you propose to attract more business to Quartzsite? 3) What have you done to benefit the com- munity of Quartzsite in the last year? 4) What is the most important issue facing Quartzsite in the next two years? www.DesertMessenger.com Town Council Candidates Answer Questions 5) What's your vision for Quartzsite five years from now? CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR JERRY LUKKASSON Background: Address: 205 E. Main St. 4 Years. How long have you been a legal resident of Quartzsite? 4 Years Are you a party to any legal action against the Town of Quartzsite? No Have you been arrested in the past two years? If so, please explain. No Education: What is the highest level of education you have received? High School Diploma. Degrees: Attended the Univer- sity of Been there and done it! Employer: OR what companies or business- es do you own, or hold a greater than five- percent stake in? Sunsetters Investments 1) I have had over 100 employees at a time, manage and oversaw the develop- ment of McCormick Woods, a 1200 lot development along with a 90 acre Golf course 2) Stop the negative energy that has cursed this town and start doing business to attract business. Provide vendor and business owners as much support as pos- sible and ask the town to take an active role in promoting this town. 3) I served on the Council until running for Mayor. I have been involved as a volun- teer assisting the Arizona Centennial Com- mittee. I have taken an active role in the construction of our snack shack. 4) The ability to attract solid year round business to our community to increase the sales tax revenue that we rely on to support our town. 5) I would like to see one of the solar projects off the ground with a work force that contributes to our town's well being. I would like to see the BLM open up land sales within our town limits. Along with a larger work force, I hope to see construction of affordable housing for our community along with the amenities and shopping that goes along with this type of growth. Indus- try is critical to the survival of this town. JENNY MILLS 510 S. Riggles Ave. A3 since January, 2009 How long have you been a legal resident of Quartzsite? Since January 4th 2009 Are you a party to any legal action against the Town of Quartzsite? No Have you been arrested in the past two years? If so, please explain. No Education: What is the highest level of ed- ucation you have received? Degrees: Please see my resume at www.alsrvpark. com or call me for a hard copy. Employer: OR what companies or busi- Quartzsite Radio KBUX 94.3 FM http://kbuxradio.com • Quartzsite's Favorite "CLASSIC HITS" • Local Information • Weather • 24 Hours Day / 7 Days Week! 928-927-5111 First locally-owned and operated music station in Quartzsite, Arizona. Proudly serving the communities of Quartzsite, Bouse, Brenda, Rainbow Acres, La Paz Valley and beyond, since 1988. nesses do you own, or hold a greater than five-percent stake in? 50% Owner of Al's Rv Park. 100% Owner QuartzsiteShowTimes. com Quartzsite's Online Visitor's Guide. I am employed by Desert Gardens Classic Cars and Mobile homes since April 17th 2009 1) I bring to you over thirty years of self employed business experience as a custom March 7, 2012 home builder with a desire to move the town forward with out playing games or demanding unrealistic ideals. I am in every respect, a logical, business minded person who knows how to read and understand budgets, blueprints, can haggle over bids so we get more for our money and keeps the costs of doing town business to a minimum, without wasting money on things the town does not need. I am not political at all. 2) Promoting with in La Paz, Mohave County and throughout the US, working with their chambers, at county fairs etc, to make sure Qz is part of the attractions year round. I'd like to get the vendors on a more even scale with Qz. Let them know they are wanted. Streamline the application process. Find out what it will take to keep them here longer. The town's website is in need of major upgrading so potential visi- tors can plan their itinerary with the cor- rect information/dates. Attract new events and attractions to entertain everyone. 3) I use the food a few of my elderly tenants get from the food bank and make healthy meals for them so that they are eating well every day. Any food we don't use gets given back to the food bank. I donate to Salva- tion Army often. I have helped many, who were down on their luck, by giving them a place to stay, clothing and food. I help se- niors with forms and SS issues, setting up their cell phones and many basic needs. 4) Responsible Planned Growth. I will on a daily basis, scout, recruit and meet with potential clean energy business, light in- dustry, galleries, doctors and the service industries, a growing town needs. As busi- ness move here, families and retires will. SEE CANDIDATES PAGE 27 Poker Run March 17 The Quartzsite Rotary Club is sponsoring a Poker Run on Saturday, March 17th. All proceeds will go to Scholarship Fund. Start and finish at intersection of Kofa and Saguaro Streets. Registration from 9am-10:30am. Last rider in by 12:30pm. Prize awards at 1pm. Must be present to receive awards. Limit of 100 vehicles. Open to ATV, UTV, Buggies, Jeeps. 12 MILE FUN RUN. 60% payout- 40% Scholarship fund. Entry fee: $10/vehicle - $10 extra hand 1st Place – up to $300, 2nd Place up to $175, 3rd Place up to $75, 4th Place up to $40, 5th Place up to $35. Bring your own lunch and drinks and join the fun.