Politics & Government

Darrel Lackey, Candidate for Wentzville Alderman, Ward 3

Darrel Lackey is running for a two-year term as Ward 3 Alderman in Wentzville.

Name: Darrel Lackey  
Age:  59  
Family:  Married to Sue for 39 years, Three daughters and Four Grandchildren  
Education: Some College: Business Focus  
Occupation: Financial Advisor for Business and Family   
Previous Elected Offices: Elected Alderman City of Wentzville, Ward 2 (3 terms) 1987 to 1992; Elected, Mayor, City of Wentzville (2 terms) 1992 to 1996; Elected Alderman City of Wentzville, Ward 3 (2 terms) 2002 to 2006; Republican Central Committeeman Wentzville Township 2004 to 2010  
Organizations: Member of St. Patrick's Parish (3rd degree Knight); Member of Wentzville Rotary Club (18 years); Member of the Wentzville Historical Society; Member of the Wentzville Downtown Business Association  

CANDIDATE QUESTIONS

1. What is the primary reason you are running for this office?
My primary reason for seeking this position is to restore the citizen's viewpoint into decisions that will affect them.  

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2. What will be your single most important priority if you are elected?
My single most important priority if I am elected will be to eliminate wasteful spending and to help reduce citizens taxes.  

3. What's your favorite thing about Wentzville?
My favorite aspect regarding Wentzville is meeting the people who live, work and play in Wentzville.  

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4. What is the biggest problem you see in Wentzville? 
I see the biggest challenge facing Wentzville today is in retaining the small town atmosphere as our size increases.  

5. What is your vision for Wentzville?
My vision for Wentzville residents and businesses is to be able to increase job growth to help reduce taxes.  

6. If an incumbent, why do you think you should retain your seat? If you are challenging an incumbent, what do you think qualifies you for the position more than the incumbent?
I believe that my 13 years of elected service to the residents of the City of Wentzville, spanning Nineteen years, will help eliminate the costly mistakes that inexperience has brought upon us.


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