Local candidates in April election

We asked the school board candidates, city council candidates and hospital board candidate to submit information about themselves and why they were running for office.
There are two positions for three-year terms for the El Dorado Springs City Council. Candidates are Allen Hicks, Alex Wuerz, Cory Gayman, Ryan Cloyd and Glenda Baker.
Baker and Gayman responded.

Please give us your name and what office you are seeking. What qualifications do you have to help you fulfill the requirements of this office.
• J. Cory Gayman, City Council Member
• I have been an active member of City Council since September 2018. My wife and I are heavily involved in the community of El Dorado Springs including volunteer work and local business development. I have a Master’s Degree in Accounting and an active CPA license.
Why are you running for this particular office?
• I have a passion for the continued improvement and development of El Dorado Springs including the revival of the Downtown area. As a member of the City Council I have the opportunity to represent the citizens to affect positive changes and growth.
What do you hope to accomplish if elected?
• Progress toward restoration of Downtown and North Side.
• Assist in bringing new business and better housing to El Dorado Springs.

My name is Glenda Baker and I’m running for El Dorado Springs City Council. I grew up and graduated high school here. Later, college courses from MU and Texas A&M University. I have five children and hope they will always look forward to time here with their families. I have been an active community participate wherever I’ve lived. I feel it is important to be involved in our community not just live here. I would like to see better communication between the City and citizens. It is important to feel comfortable voicing our concerns. I think growth in the Main Street/Downtown area would also help highway businesses. Clean-up and beautification are important in showing off our community and it needs some attention.
Employment experience: Texas A&M University/TEEX Administrative Assistant 1983-1993 and TEEX Support Staff President; Brazos Valley Neonatology Certified Medical Assistant/Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) 1993-1997; Brazos Valley Deaf Council Board (only hearing person on the board) 1993-1997; George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum High School Ambassador, Docent and organized Bushwalkers Volkssporting Club 1997-2012.
Other accomplishments and experiences: Prior to moving to Texas; Honored as on of Missouri’s five Outstanding Young Women 1974-1975; Leadership Training Instructor for four years; Missouri Press Service Public Relations Courses; Cedar County Coordinator for Christopher “Kit” Bond 1979-1983; Governors Committee for Youth and Education 1979-1983; Regional Council Children’s Mercy Hospital 1977-1983; Secretary for Greater Western Chapter of March of Dimes (six counties) 1973-1974; Organized/Founded/Produced/Directed Miss Cedar County Scholarship Pageant (Miss America Preliminary) 1976-1983; Boy Scouts of America Den Mother 1977-1979; Judged Missouri State Fair “Fairest of Fair” 1979; JAYCEE Women President 1972, 1973 and 1978; State Chaplain 1975; State Extension Chairman 1976; State Ad HOC Committee 1975; State/Regional Vice-President 1973.
After moving to Texas; Graduated College Station Police Academy 1994; Served on College Station Zoning Board of Adjustments (ZBA) six years; Subdivision Homeowners President and Board, Still Creek Boys and Girls Ranch Auxiliary, Certified Election Judge for city, county, state and national, City of College Station Dedicated Service Award, Mrs. College Station 1997, College Station East By-Pass Planning and Usage Committee, Basic Security Office Course (Commissioned 1995), Concealed Handgun License 1995.
Returning to El Dorado Springs in 2012, I enjoyed being a part of Children’s Lighthouse Theater. Currently a Board Member of Preserve Our Past Society (POPS), member of 20th Century and a member of El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce where I served as Co-Chairman of Clean-up ElDo committee.

There are two positions for three-year terms for the El Dorado Springs School Board. Candidates are Justin Jacobs, Glenn Roe and Nathan Murry.
Roe and Murry responded.

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Glenn Roe – seeking position of school board member.
I have successfully managed a business for 10+ years, as well as been a part of youth sports in the community. I am running for this office to provide a service to the community as well as help in the decision making process regarding my children’s education.

My name is Nathan Murry. I am running for the El Dorado Springs Board of Education.
What qualifications do I have to help fulfill the requirements of this office?
I think I would be a good member of the Board of Education because I have served one 3-year term already so I feel that has really prepared me to be an even better board member, as have learned alot over the past 3 years.
Why am I running for this particular office?
I am running because I want our school to be the best that it can be for our kids, our community, and our future. I have lived in Eldo my whole life, and attended school here from kindergarten on. I also have children that attend school here, as well as friends and family that have kids here at the school. It really means alot to me for this school district to excel, keep moving forward, and doing everything we can for our students, staff, and community.
What do I hope to accomplish if elected?
If elected, I want to be a voice for all students in the district, as well as everyone living in the district. While always doing what’s best for the kids, there will be very tough decisions sometimes. I believe if I make decisions that always put the students first good things will happen. Thank you.

There is one five-year term for the Cedar County Memorial Hospital Board. Katie McGee is running unopposed. She did not respond.