By DYLAN WHITELY, Student Reporter
Several City Council seats are up for a vote in the April 6 election.
Some of the candidates answered questions from the Alva Review-Courier to talk about themselves and their plans if elected. Not all candidates have had interviews published as of press time.
Ward 1, Seat 1
Justin Scribner and Daniel Winters are running for the Ward 1, Seat 1 office on the Council.
Scribner says he is pro-business and supports new businesses coming to Alva.
Scribner said the biggest issue he plans to take on is the way the finances of the city are being handled.
“The city offices should be held to a higher standard when it comes to managing the money of the citizens,” Scribner said. “I believe people are justified in their distrust with the way city finances are being managed.”
Winters said he is pushing for economic development and funding for the city pool.
He also said he wants to fix issues such as broken water pipes and poor road conditions in Alva.
“A lot of these troubles aren’t new,” Winters told the Review-Courier. “But they are big and take time to repair.”
Candidate Tim Bradley’s interview had not been published as of press time.
Ward 2, Seat 1
Taylor Dowling and Mark Nichols are running for the Ward 2, Seat 1 office on the Council.
Dowling said he is focusing on issues such as financial struggles and giving the citizens of Alva a say in what goes on.
Dowling said his previous work experience has given him the necessary qualifications to be on the Council.
“I believe I have the heart and background to make sure Alva will be a flourishing and prosperous town,” Dowling said.
Nichols wants to improve the city’s infrastructure and better utilize technology to provide a safer city, he said.
Nichols told the Review-Courier he wants to prevent previous issues from arising again.
“We need to focus on making sure we pay our debts we owe from previous choices,” he said.
Ward 3, Seat 1
Dalton Beeler is running for the Ward 3, Seat 1 office on the Council.
Beeler said he wants to clear up confusion about the budget.
Beeler also said he wants to get back on track after the disturbance COVID-19 has caused the city of Alva.
“I think the biggest problem Alva faces right now is the economic crisis brought on by Covid-19,” Beeler said. “People are struggling daily.”
Candidate Troy Brooks’ interview had not been published as of press time.
Ward 4, Seat 1
Greg Bowman, Blake Jordan and Joe Parsons are running for the Ward 4, Seat 1 office on the Council.
Bowman said he wants to help make Alva a better community and provide for the needs of the citizens.
Bowman said he hopes to address Alva’s aging infrastructure.
“This is going to require everyone being on the same page to obtain positive resolutions,” Bowman told the newspaper.
Jordan said he hopes to rebuild trust between the citizens of Alva and the city leadership.
Jordan told the Review-Courier he will be transparent and honest in happenings with the city.
“I will listen to city employees and make changes that work not just on paper … but create something meaningful that can be of use to everyone,” he said.
Parsons, an 18-year-old high school senior, was previously featured in the Northwestern News. His interview with the Review-Courier had not been published as of press time.
Parsons said he wants to help young people get involved in city government. He also said he will listen to the concerns of citizens.
“That’s a really big reason I’m running,” he told the Northwestern News in March. “As a City Council member, it’s your job to represent your constituents.”