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1.    Broadly speaking, what are the primary reasons you are seeking the office for which you are running?

I feel like I have a lot to offer 2nd District and Butler County by using my experience and knowledge in making decisions that would improve our county.  I care about the people of Butler County and will do whatever I can to improve their livelihood.  I feel with my management skills, I can work with the other County officials, and we can get the most out of our tax dollars.     

2.     What specific qualifications do you possess that would allow you to be effective in the position you are seeking?

I feel I am very qualified to be 2nd District magistrate.  I have proved myself throughout my working career.  I have always had leadership roles where I worked as a foreman, mine supervisor, project manager, general manager, and division manager.  I have worked both union and non-union employees.  My division had a 20 million operating budget, and I was part of the budget process.  I have done large construction projects which range 1.5 million to 3 million in scope of work.  I have had to keep in compliance with all State and Federal regulations.  I have been on the team in bidding for large contracts.  I have negotiated contracts with companies and municipalities.  I have been a part of buying and maintaining equipment.  I have trained employees on safety and job tasks.  I have been a certified landfill manager in KY and IN for 25 plus years and never had a NOV (Notice of Violations) under my management.  So I will bring leadership, knowledge, communication, negotiating skills, management skills and great work ethics all to the table.   
   

3.    Identify the key issues impacting the position for which you are running and describe how you would propose to address them as a public office holder.

I will have open communication with the citizens of 2nd District and Butler County. I will represent them in a professional and ethical way.  I will work with our industry and corporate citizens to improve relations and will strive to get new industry to locate in Butler County so the people of Butler County will have more opportunities.  I will make your tax dollars go as far as they can go through the process of bidding, managing, and negotiating.  I will push our court to pursue any grants, Federal and State monies that are available to help and improve our county.  I will work with the other elected officials with an open mind, doing what is right for 2nd District and Butler County.  I will seek all options for getting high-speed internet to all Butler Countians.

4.    As a potential or current elected official, what do you see as the proper role and function of local government?

To be Servants of the people, being a good steward of the tax payer’s money.  Approving the money being spent and assisting the public entities to better serve Butler County.

5.    What is your long-term vision for Butler County?

I see it as a place where my grandkids, family, friends, and neighbors will be able to live, work and raise their families here.

Respectfully Yours,
Kevin J. Phelps
Candidate for 2nd District Magistrate
# 5 on the Ballot