Dale Monroe for Marion City Council: Where we’ve been and what we have yet to accomplish

I have been a resident of Marion for 40-plus years. During that time, my wife Jean and I have enjoyed watching the community grow and prosper.

We've also had the opportunity to have our family born and raised as a part of this growing community. My three sons William, John, David and now my daughter-in-law Samantha have enjoyed Marion as a great place to live, play, work and grow our family.

I believe my background as an administrator, current member of Marion Planning and Zoning Commission, former chair of MEDCO and former chair of the Chamber of Commerce has strengthened my understanding of where we have been and what we have yet to accomplish. My background in education and the various federal, state and local funding streams add to my strong background in managing finances in a growing community. I have had the experience of managing budgets that require close attention to income and expenses especially in a rapidly growth community. Add the business development experiences I have had to this list and I feel well qualified to meet the needs of all Marion residents and its businesses.

My passionate community involvement has allowed me to develop strong relationships that will continue and expand as we come up with solutions to meet our future needs.

While I have heard from many of you the key discussion points for the community, I recognize the need to continue to listen, learn and lead while being cognizant of our city's past and the impending future.

With your vote, I will look forward to continue serving Marion and will utilize my demonstrated strengths of leadership to accomplish our goals.

Dale Monroe is a candidate for Marion City Council.