The Shawnee Dispatch has placed the questionnaires that the three candidates for mayor have answered. Remember, since three individuals are running there will be a primary 2/28/12 with the top 2 going on to the general election 4/3/12
You can go to http://www.shawneedispatch.com/ and scroll down to the story or you can click on the links below for each one:
Eric Jenkins http://www.shawneedispatch.com/news/2012/feb/13/candidate-questionnaire-eric-jenkins-mayoral-prima/
Jeff Meyers http://www.shawneedispatch.com/news/2012/feb/13/candidate-questionnaire-jeff-meyers-mayor/
John Segale http://www.shawneedispatch.com/news/2012/feb/13/candidate-questionnaire-john-segale-mayoral-primar/
Can't figure out (and not sure I even want to know) what Segale's strategy was in waiting to the last minute to file, thereby creating a primary election. He did have the right to do that. Oh well.
As mentioned in other posts, I'll be pulling for Eric Jenkins. Firmly believe that because he is retired he can devote more time to helping Shawnee move forward. His military and FEMA background would indicate an individual who can get the job done. His service on Shawnee's Planning Commission gives him strong insights into what the city needs.
The "Cheryl Scott Debacle" was a slap in the face to the people of Shawnee (and Ward 1 specifically). The franchise fee, the CID for 10 Quivira Plaza are two more reasons why I feel that Jeff Meyers needs to be replaced. And in my opinion, Jenkins is the one for that.
