2008 Woodie Awards
Truman Web wizard, others race for seats
Candidate Kuhns
Diane Poelker
Issue date: 1/24/08 Section: News
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the board of the Curtain Call Theater Company, an active church member and part of the local Rotary Club. Kuhns said he thinks his personal history and honesty make him a strong candidate for City Council.
"I think in me most people will find honest leadership," Kuhns said. "I am not coming in with an agenda, I don't have anything to prove. ... I'll be a good representative from what the people tell me they're interested in. I'll be able to carefully consider all the options before making my decision."
Kuhns, like many of the other candidates, has no previous experience on the Council. However, City Manager Mari Macomber said political history isn't necessary.
"You have to be 21," Macomber said. "You have to be a resident for at least a year, and you have to fill out some paperwork."
Among those on the ballot, only one has previous experience on the Kirksville City Council, mayor pro-tem Martha Rowe. On Nov. 29, 2007, the Index reported that Rowe would not be seeking re-election. However, Rowe said she has since reconsidered in light of the number of vacant seats.
"Several people have urged me to file again to offer stability ... so there are not three new people on the Council," Rowe said. "Jill [McCord] has been on longer than one term, but that would just be two of us."
Rowe declined to comment on whether she would consider taking on the position of mayor again.
In addition to Rowe and Kuhns, Kevin Alm, Gail Brown, Terry Flanagan, Joe Conway, Charles Cannaday, Richard Detweiler and Larry Logston have filed for candidacy. Voters will elect City Councilmembers April 8.
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the board of the Curtain Call Theater Company, an active church member and part of the local Rotary Club. Kuhns said he thinks his personal history and honesty make him a strong candidate for City Council.
"I think in me most people will find honest leadership," Kuhns said. "I am not coming in with an agenda, I don't have anything to prove. ... I'll be a good representative from what the people tell me they're interested in. I'll be able to carefully consider all the options before making my decision."
Kuhns, like many of the other candidates, has no previous experience on the Council. However, City Manager Mari Macomber said political history isn't necessary.
"You have to be 21," Macomber said. "You have to be a resident for at least a year, and you have to fill out some paperwork."
Among those on the ballot, only one has previous experience on the Kirksville City Council, mayor pro-tem Martha Rowe. On Nov. 29, 2007, the Index reported that Rowe would not be seeking re-election. However, Rowe said she has since reconsidered in light of the number of vacant seats.
"Several people have urged me to file again to offer stability ... so there are not three new people on the Council," Rowe said. "Jill [McCord] has been on longer than one term, but that would just be two of us."
Rowe declined to comment on whether she would consider taking on the position of mayor again.
In addition to Rowe and Kuhns, Kevin Alm, Gail Brown, Terry Flanagan, Joe Conway, Charles Cannaday, Richard Detweiler and Larry Logston have filed for candidacy. Voters will elect City Councilmembers April 8.
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