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Voters' Guide: City of Piqua

Information compiled by the Dayton League of Women Voters.

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Candidates for Council Ward 3 City of Piqua

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Name: Joseph Wilson
Residence: Piqua
Incumbent: No
Experience:
Bachelor of Arts Degree University of Kentucky; Associate at Honda of America. Piqua City Commissioner 1990-1993; Piqua Planning Commission; Piqua Board of Zoning and Appeals; Piqua Park Board; Piqua Charter Review Committee; Leadership Piqua Graduate.
Where does economic development fall on your list of priorities for the City of Piqua ? If elected, what role would you play on this area?

Economic development will be among my top priorites for the City of Piqua. If elected, I would ask for a complete review of all the economic activities of the city. This review would then be compared to other cities of our size that have been successful in economic development. Next I would assemble local business leaders to highlight all areas that need improvement and develop a plan to address these areas.

Name: Terry Wright
Residence: Piqua
Incumbent: No
Experience:
Piqua native. Retired teacher and college instructor: B.A. and M.A. Wright State University in Political Science; M.A. University of Dayton. Paralegal certification. Wright worked for the Miami County Commissioners. Newspaper columnist and author.
Where does economic development fall on your list of priorities for the City of Piqua ? If elected, what role would you play on this area?

Economic development is the primary goal for the City of Piqua because it directly impacts the development, progress and welfare of the population. The benefits of economic development provide social opportunities and a positive quality of life for the citizens. Economic development has a direct impact on the transportation and marketing needs of a community. Reliable and adequate infrastructure is supported by progressive busineses and industries through a focus on economic development.

Name: James Cruse, Jr.
Residence: Piqua
Incumbent: No
Experience:
Life long Piqua area resident. Grown up on a farm. Marreid to wife Bobbie for 22 years with 2 children, Steven and Amanda. Piqua High School graduate in 1980. Employed in automotive collision-restoration repair businsess for 29 years.
Where does economic development fall on your list of priorities for the City of Piqua ? If elected, what role would you play on this area?

Very High. If elected, I would like to reveiew, revise or make new city policies. To give the tools necessary for the paid professionals to do their jobs, while holding them accountable. To attract and retain current businesses. We have to make sure that we are competitive with surrounding areas and user friendly. To continue to work jointly with neighboring cities and counties. And to market the entire Piqua area.

Name: Kevin Pryfogle
Residence: Piqua
Incumbent: No
Experience:
I was born in Piqua in 1962 to Cliff and Lois Pryfogle. Graduated from Piqua Central in 1980. Married to Kelly, one son, Ben. I’ve been selling cars since 1988. Currently sell cars for Cooper Auto Sales in Sidney.
Where does economic development fall on your list of priorities for the City of Piqua? If elected, what role would you play on this area ?

Economic development is my top priority. Piqua must strengthen and build their economy by being inventive and aggressive, creating new jobs, retaining current jobs, and expanding existing business by building better relationships, and partnerships. Piqua must continue to share their story with the world. I will do more than be a Monday night commissioner; I will work closely with the Piqua Economic Development team to once again make this the city of opportunity.