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Voters' Guide: City of Brookville

Information compiled by the Dayton League of Women Voters.

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Candidates for Council City of Brookville

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Name: Darrell Reel
Residence: Brookville
Incumbent: Yes
Experience:
Current occupation: Systems Analyst for the last 26 years, currently with Midmark Corporation, Versailles, Ohio. High School: Northridge HS. College: BA from Wright State University, graduated Cum Laude. I have served for the last six years on the Brookville Council.
If the recession continues, what impact will that have on Brookville’s budget and what proactive measures should the council be making to assure that essential services continue for Brookville residents?

Like all communities Brookville has seen a decrease in revenues. But due to sound financial management, the decrease has had no adverse affects on our community in city services or maintenance. If the recession continues and we see that the revenue outlook justifies that the City Council take measures, we should first look at postponing routine maintenance or upgrades and or possibly a freeze on wage increases. I see no need for these measures currently.

Name: Michael Duncan
Residence: Brookville
Incumbent: Yes
Experience:
Retired form GM after 33 years. Served Brookville Fire Department 12 years. Held positions of President, Trustee and Treasurer for Firemen’s Association. Served Council 24 years, Mayor 6 years, Vice-Mayor 1 year. Also served on local and county boards.
If the recession continues, what impact will that have on Brookville’s budget and what proactive measures should the council be making to assure that essential services continue for Brookville residents?

We need to continue to monitor our finances and expenses. We also aggressively need to continue to look for new sources of revenue through new business development and grants. Also we need to focus on our existing businesses to help them to prosper and remain in Brookville. In the event of a budget shortfall, we would curtail all major improvements in order to supply our top-notch services to our residents.

Name: Bruce Garber
Residence: Brookville
Incumbent: Yes
Experience:
Married to Diane for 37 years with three grown sons and one grandson. Graduated from Brookville High and University of Cincinnati with an Electrical Engineering degree. Work at DP&L (41 years) and serve on Brookville Council (24 years).
If the recession continues, what impact will that have on Brookville’s budget and what proactive measures should the council be making to assure that essential services continue for Brookville residents?

Brookville Council would need to reduce capitol project expenditures such as replacement vehicle purchases in proportion to the loss of revenues. However, essential services including Police, Fire and ambulance, street maintenance, water, sewer and trash pickup services would be unaffected even if short term borrowing would be necessary. For a prolonged recession, income tax rates could be lowered to encourage job retention/creation.

Name: Bob Apgar
Residence: Brookville
Incumbent: No
Experience:
Retired from Standard Abrasives where I was V.P. and General Manager of the Brookville Division. Past Brookville Mayor for 10 years. Some accomplishments, Youth in Government, charter, official seal and industrial growth with Brookville economically sound throughout that time.
If the recession continues, what impact will that have on Brookville’s budget and what proactive measures should the council be making to assure that essential services continue for Brookville residents?

If the recession continues for another year or so it looks like Brookville's income will fluctuate from 10% to 15% less than before the recession started. All city finances must be monitored closely at all times to assure essential services continue for all our citizens. Planned projects for all non-essential services must be reviewed and possibly cut back or postponed for a year or two until the income level goes back up to normal.