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75 attend forum in Cassville
The two candidates for Barry County Prosecuting Attorney and two candidates for Barry County Presiding Commissioner answered questions on Thursday at the Barry County Candidates Forum, hosted by the Cassville Democrat at the Cassville High School Performing Arts Center.
Barry County Presiding Commissioner Questionnaire: Steve Blankenship
There are different ways we can encourage business growth such as a TIF or a chapter 353 tax abatement. The city of Monett is currently working on both of these, I actually sat on the committee to set up the rules for their 353 plan. The commission and the cities and communities just need to set down and discuss what will work best for each community. My door is always open for a discussion.
Barry County Presiding Commissioner Questionnaire: Chad Johnson
The biggest opportunity is building strong relationships and maintaining open communication. When local governments, businesses, schools, and community leaders are working toward common goals, it creates an environment where businesses can grow and succeed.
Barry County Presiding Commissioner Questionnaire: Chad Johnson
I love Barry County. Over the last ten years, I’ve had the opportunity to serve alongside a lot of great people and organizations throughout our communities. I’ve seen firsthand what makes this county special and I want to help protect those things while also helping us prepare for the future.
Barry County Presiding Comissioner Questionnaire: Steve Blankenship
I am running for re election because I care about the future of our county and want to help it to grow and thrive and be a place our kids and grandkids can find good jobs and be able to stay in Barry County and prosper. We can do that by focusing on economic development updating vital infrastructure and maintaining strict fiscal responsibility with our tax dollars.
Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: Preparing for the primaries
Almost everywhere you turn in recent weeks, whether driving through town or navigating the winding roads of southern Barry County, you are sure to see one or more political signs in a yard, intersection or other highly visible place along your drive.
Challengers file for prosecutor, presiding commissioner
The filing period for the Aug. 4 Primary Election closed on March 31, with two local races and two state races seeing challengers.
